The Beatles - Using Primary Chords in Songs

Focus

Within this unit of study we will develop our listening and appraising skills by listening to a variety of music by the Beatles and through the cartoon film 'Yellow Submarine'.  We will extend our understanding of the influence they have had on music since the 1960s.  We shall learn to play one song with particular notice to chords and riffs, including chord sequences, primary chords and inversions.  A class performance for recording will be produced.

You will learn to

Identify different Beatles songs Develop aural awareness Respond to and evaluate their music and the influence they had on others Respond to and evaluate the influences upon them - Indian Music Produce a class performance of a Beatles song (Eleanor Rigby) Play chord sequences with knowledge and awareness of the primary chords and inversions Play a riff part Plan and rehearse performances for recording

You will learn about

Root 3rd and 5th notes of the chord Primary Chord sequences and Inversions Riffs The influence the Beatles had on music after the 60s and the music that influenced them Different ways to play chords - vamping/oom-cha/broken

Your work will show

Knowledge of the members of the band and their works Knowledge of the musical influences Understanding and awareness of social, cultural and historical influences Good listening skills and application of theory - chord work The ability to work well on your own and with others in performance work The ability to perform chord/riff and melody parts The ability to fit part with others in class performance

Your finished work will include

A written record of listening tasks Well researched and written homework in your own words A project  A recording of the class performance