Band Musicianship 3: Songs for a better world

In this lesson, we will analyse how John Lennon employed melody to communicate the powerful lyrics of his classic song 'Imagine'.

In this lesson, we will understand how songwriters choose tempo, metre and rhythms to communicate the message of a song.

In this lesson, we will analyse how John Lennon employed texture, tonality and harmony in his protest song 'Imagine'. We will also understand how artists choose to cover songs.

In this lesson, we will explore song structure, and the roles in a band. Is the lead singer the most important musician? We will also explore more contemporary protest songs.

In this lesson, we will understand how drum patterns can communicate different song styles - from hip hop to jazz to pop.

In this lesson, we will understand how chords can be voiced to ensure smooth (and easier to play) progressions, and also explore different accompaniment styles.

In this lesson, we will explore how to write lyrics and set these to a melody.

In this lesson, we will understand how certain features of music can become an 'ear-worm' - so memorable you can't get them out of your head.

In this lesson, we will explore how songs can go with the flow - be structured so that they have contrasting sections but still a sense of direction.

In this lesson, we will begin the process of composing our own songs

In this lesson, we will complete our own song.