Key Stage 3 Music - Pop Music


Lesson 8


Lesson Objectives

    Continue to develop our understanding of pop and riffs by learning and refining “Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol.

Starter

What was the main riff of the song?

Discuss with your partner WWW, EBI and CTG. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class.



Practical

Continue to rehearse and refine "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol. All students will be performing this lesson either as pairs or a few pairs at the same time and will be filmed as work in progress.

•Task 1-5 on the sheet - Start by learning the bass line with your left hand. Then work out the chords with your right hand. Then play both parts hand together (or take it in turns to share parts with your partner).

•Then continue with the other tasks on the sheet to develop your piece and skills further. The tasks get more challenging as you work through them.


TIPS: Counting out loud and practising slowly is the key to success with this piece. You can sing along as you play if it helps you with your timing.


Plenary

Paired performances - peer assess. WWW? EBI? CTG?