Year 7
How can we perform drum patterns in popular music?
Year 7
How can we perform drum patterns in popular music?
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore the different parts of the drum kit, and five of the most important drum patterns in popular music. We will learn how to identify these patterns by ear and play them on a home-made drum kit.
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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
5 Questions
Q1.
What is this note and how long is it?
Crotchet, 1 beat
Minim, 2 beats
Q2.
What is this note and how long is it?
Dotted crotchet, 1 1/2 beats
Semibreve, 4 beats
Q3.
What are the three most important parts of the drum kit?
Crash cymbal, Toms, Snare Drum
Ride cymbal, Floor tom, Hi hat
Q4.
How are trap beats characterised?
A simple basic beat
Strong emphasis on beats 2 and 4
Q5.
What is house music also known as?
IDM (Intelligent Dance Music)
Trip-hop