Year 7
How can we play in a virtual band?
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- In this lesson, we will consolidate our learning so far by creating two contrasting chord progressions. We will learn how to input these into a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and compose other parts to play in our virtual bands.
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9 Questions
Q1.
What are the secondary triads?
Major triads in a minor key
The second most important chords
Q2.
What are the numbers of the secondary triads?
I, ii
I, iii, vi
Q3.
What is this chord?
A minor
F major
Q4.
What does the 'm' in Dm mean?
Major
Most
Q5.
What are the three secondary chords in C major?
Cm, Fm, Gm
D, E, A
Q6.
What is the accompaniment?
The drum beat
The main melody
Q7.
What does syncopated mean?
Emphasising the strong beats
Off beat
Q8.
How can you make an accompaniment more interesting?
Add more melodies
Play it more loudly
Q9.
How long is a dotted crotchet?
1 beat
1/2 beat
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