Lesson 1: ST: Odd one out

Which is the odd one out and why?

Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS

Lesson 1

• During this unit you will..

– Learn to play basic chords on the Guitar– Learn to play chords on the keyboard– Learn to play a bass line– Learn to play basic rock beats on the

drums– Perform as a band

Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS

What is a chord?

Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS

How many songs can you name?

The AXIS OF AWESOME

The AXIS OF AWESOME

Chord sequence:

Bar 1 Bar 2 Bar 3 Bar 4

C major G major A minor F major1 & 2 & 3 & 4

&1 & 2 & 3 & 4

&1 & 2 & 3 & 4

&1 & 2 & 3 & 4

&

GUITAR & BASS GUITAR

Guitar: Learn how to play the four chords:

C major / G major / A minor / F major

Bass: Learn how to play the 4 notes:C / G / A / F

Resources:Instruction SheetPhotos of chordsGuitars

DRUMS

Learn how to play:Basic Drum pattern

Resources:Instruction Sheets5X sets of drum sticks1 full kit

KEYBOARD

Learn how to play the four chords:C major / G major / A minor / F major

Resources:Instruction SheetNote cardsKeyboards

Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS

• For this to work you must…

– Follow normal classroom rules– Help each other– Use the resources available to you– Share the instruments fairly– Keep working – do extension tasks once

the basics are mastered.

8N groupsGROUPS

A B C

Guitar Keyboard Drums

Today A B C

Next lesson 1st half C A B

Next lesson 2nd half B C A

Lesson 2 STY8: UNIT 2: CHORDS

1. What is a chord?

2. What was the chord sequence we learnt?

3. Name as many songs as you can which used this chord sequence

Lesson 2

lyrics

Lenka – The Show

I'm just a little bit caught in the middleLife is a maze and love is a riddle

I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've triedAnd I don't know why

Jason Mraz: I’m Yours

Well, you done done me and you bet I felt itI tried to be chill but your so hot that I melted

I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get backbefore the cool done run out I'll be givin it my best test

and nothin's gonna stop me but divine interventionI reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

But I won't hesitate no more,no more, it cannot wait

I'm yours Journey – Don’t Stop

Just a small town girlLivin' in a lonely world

She took the midnight train goin' anywhere

Just a city boyBorn and raised in south Detroit

He took the midnight train goin' anywhere

Don't stop believin'Hold on to that feelin'

Streetlight people

Lyrics

Lady Gaga – Paparazzi

I'm your biggest fanI'll follow you until you love me

Papa-PaparazziBaby there's no other superstar

You know that I'll be your-Papa-Paparazzi

Jay-Z

Forever young I wanna be

Forever youngDo you really want to live forever,

forever, and ever? (Uhh)Forever young (Young)

I wanna be (Aye, may the best of your todays...Forever young (Be the worst of your tomorrows...

Do you really want to live forever, (But we ain't even thinkin that far...Ya kna what i mean?)

Forever, forever young

Beyonce – If I Were a Boy

If I were a boy even just for a dayI'd roll out of bed in the morningAnd throw on what I wantedAnd go drink beer with the guys

And chase after girlsI'd kick it with who I wantedAnd I'd never get confronted for it'Cause they stick up for me

Lyrics

The Beatles – Let it Be

When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me,

speaking words of wisdom, let it be. And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front

of me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

LyricsThe Calling – Wherever You Will Go

Who will be there to take my placeWhen I'm gone, you'll need love

To light the shadows on your faceIf a great wave should fall

It would fall upon us allAnd between the sand and stoneCould you make it on your own

If I could, then I wouldI'll go wherever you will goWay up high or down lowI'll go wherever you will go

RHCP: Under the Bridge

Sometimes I feel like I don’t have a partnerSometimes I feel like my only friend,Is the city I live in, the city of angels.

Lonely as I am, together we cry

Lesson 3 starterMatch these chords…

C Major

G Major

A Minor

F Major

G B D

C E G

F A C

A C E

Lesson 3

• During the next two lessons you will..

– Form a band– Choose one of the pieces which follow this

chord sequence and practice it– Perform as a band

Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS

Songs which use this chord sequence…

Jason M’Raz: I’m YoursJourney: Don’t Stop

Beatles: Let It Be

Jaz Z: Forever Young

Lenka: The ShowLady GaGa: Paparazzi

Beyonce: If I were a Boy

U2: With or without you

The Calling: Wherever you will go

How to do well…

• Work as a team

• Choose song wisely

• Help each other with the instruments

• Use practice time wisely

Lesson 5 startera

1. 2. 3. 4.

Name these chords and put them into order

b

c d

4

F Major

F A C

C Major

C E G

1

G Major

G B D

2

A Minor

A C E

3

Lesson 4

Song writing

During today’s lesson you will

•Compose a song in groups

Theme

Songs can be about anything….

Jay-Z: “Forever Young”

Jason M’Raz: “I’m

Yours”

Adele: “Someon

e like You”

Forever young I wanna be

Forever young

But I won't hesitate no

more,no more,

it cannot waitI'm yours

I heard that you’re

settled down, That you

found a girl and you’re

married now

Accompaniment

= The background music

Block Chords

Um-chaBroken Chords

+ many more!

“Forever Young”

“I’m Yours”

“Someone like You”

TASK: Decide theme & accompaniment pattern for your song

Don't stop believin'

Hold on to that feelin'Streetlight people

The Beatles: ”Let it Be”

Journey: “Don’t Stop”

The Calling: “Wherever

You Will Go”

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

If I could, then I would

I'll go wherever you will go

Melody

= The main tune

Melody

Don’t worry about the words

Use repetition

Make sure it’s catchy

Make sure it matches the accompaniment

What makes a good melody?

Lyrics second

Repeat the chords and improvise using the white

notes

Lyrics first

Speak the words over the chords in

a rhythm

Melody

= The main tune

TASK: Write a melody to go over your accompaniment

Year 8

Lesson 6 StarterMatch these key words

More than one note

Melody

Accompaniment

Lyrics

Chord

Background music

Words of a song

The main tune

Background music

Words of a song

More than one note

The main tune

Lesson 5

Song Writing

Catchy Melody

Clear structure (intro, verse, chorus)Ensemble & Performance skills

Tips for Success

What makes a good performance?

Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS

Lesson 6

KeywordsUNIT WORD DEFINITION

CHORDS Chord

Accompaniment

Major

Minor

More than 1 note played at the

same time

Background music

Happy sounding chord

Sad sounding chord