Year 7
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn all about the different sections in a song structure. We will learn how to play a complete pop song, and then structure our own pop songs in a digital audio workstation.
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10 Questions
Q1.
How many notes are in a triad?
2
4
Q2.
How can you work out a triad on a keyboard?
Miss one, press one, miss one
Press one, miss one, miss one
Q3.
What are the primary triads in roman numerals?
I II V
I, II V
Q4.
What are the three secondary triads in C major?
Cm, Fm, Gm
D, E, A
Q5.
What does the 'm' in Dm mean?
Major
Most
Q6.
What is a semitone?
A distance between 2 pitches (2 steps)
A micro note
Q7.
What does this symbol mean?
A crotchet, 1/2 beat
A quaver, 1/2 beat
Q8.
What chord and instrument does this show?
Guitar, A minor
Guitar, E minor
Q9.
What does syncopated mean?
Emphasising the strong beats
Off beat
Q10.
What is the accompaniment?
The drum beat
The main melody
10 Questions
Q1.
What is structure in music?
The order that you play the notes in
The way the melodies and chords fit together
Q2.
What do you call the catchy section of a song that repeats, with the same lyrics each time?
Bridge
Verse
Q3.
What do you call the sections of a song that repeat, with different lyrics?
Bridge
Chorus
Q4.
What do you call the beginning of a song or piece of music?
Bridge
Start
Q5.
What is a contrasting section that prepares us for the chorus again?
Pre chorus
Verse
Q6.
What is the correct order of a typical song structure?
Intro, verse 1, bridge, chorus , chorus , verse 2, chorus, outro
Intro, verse 1, chorus, bridge, verse 2, chorus, chorus, outro
Q7.
Where would you find a pre chorus?
After the chorus
At the same time as the chorus
Q8.
What parts are the accompaniment?
Melody, bass line, rhythm
Melody, chords, rhythm
Q9.
How can you vary the accompaniment?
Make it louder
Play it faster
Q10.
What is 'strumming'?
When you hit the strings
When you pluck the strings