Studying the Blues
Students have been learning about the roots of blues music and the fundamentals that identify blues music and set it apart from other genres.
They have delved into the history, learned about the music theory behind building blues scales and chord progressions, improvised solos over the 12-bar blues progression, and are currently analyzing the structure of blues lyrics.
Here are some videos of student led instrumental blues studies, with improv soloists, a director, differentiated rhythms--from our unit earlier this year--and a class boom-whacker ensemble.
They have delved into the history, learned about the music theory behind building blues scales and chord progressions, improvised solos over the 12-bar blues progression, and are currently analyzing the structure of blues lyrics.
Here are some videos of student led instrumental blues studies, with improv soloists, a director, differentiated rhythms--from our unit earlier this year--and a class boom-whacker ensemble.
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The week before April break is a great time to explore Blues lyrics, because students have many brainstorming ideas for the question "What annoys/bothers/frustrates you personally?"
Here are the results of the brainstorms:
Here are the results of the brainstorms:
Trimester 1:
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Students are studying how sound is organized to become music. To demonstrate their knowledge and understanding, they need to take the information and create rhythmic ensembles that organize sound. While students practice, the music room is full of sound, but everyone is on task and engaged with the assignment.
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