Listen to this pop song composition
Identify where it sounds wrong - explain why it doesn't work and what needs to be done to fix it?
Continue developing your pop song.
Use the success criteria as a checklist to see which devices you have used and any you have yet to include
Listen to some compositions and use the success criteria to describe WWW/EBI/CTG.
Success Criteria [worksheet]
1. Accompaniment
Structure is each line of the song 2/4 chords long? Are there different sections?
Harmony are the chords all from the same key?
Rhythm do the chords have a rhythm or use a stylistic backing?
Bassline have you used the chord notes to create a bassline?
Contrast is there a contrast between the sections e.g. verse & chorus?
2. Melody
Scale have you chosen the right scale to fits with your chord progression?
Rhythm are there lyrics that follow the rhythm and the structure?
Harmony do the melody notes fit with the chord notes in the accompaniment?
Riffs are there 1/2 bar melodic patterns that repeat over the backing?