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The Beatles - Using Primary Chords in Songs

Focus

Within this unit of study we will develop our listening and appraising skills by listening to a variety of music by the Beatles and through the cartoon film 'Yellow Submarine'.  We will extend our understanding of the influence they have had on music since the 1960s.  We shall learn to play one song with particular notice to chords and riffs, including chord sequences, primary chords and inversions.  A class performance for recording will be produced.

You will learn to

Identify different Beatles songs

Develop aural awareness

Respond to and evaluate their music and the influence they had on others

Respond to and evaluate the influences upon them - Indian Music

Produce a class performance of a Beatles song (Eleanor Rigby)

Play chord sequences with knowledge and awareness of the primary chords and inversions

Play a riff part

Plan and rehearse performances for recording

You will learn about

Root 3rd and 5th notes of the chord

Primary Chord sequences and Inversions

Riffs

The influence the Beatles had on music after the 60s and the music that influenced them

Different ways to play chords - vamping/oom-cha/broken

 

Your work will show

Knowledge of the members of the band and their works

Knowledge of the musical influences

Understanding and awareness of social, cultural and historical influences

Good listening skills and application of theory - chord work

The ability to work well on your own and with others in performance work

The ability to perform chord/riff and melody parts

The ability to fit part with others in class performance

Your finished work will include

A written record of listening tasks

Well researched and written homework in your own words

A project 

A recording of the class performance

 

Last updated 28 October 2000 .

  

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