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A Step-to-Step Guide to Playing the 12 Bar-Blues

For Students 6th - 12th
In this playing the 12 bar blues music worksheet, learners follow 4 steps outlined to introduce the 12 bar blues to them and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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The History of Rock and Roll: Part 8 - The 70's - Have a Nice Day - Lesson 1

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the technological advancements in music that emerged during the 1970's and how they were used. They see how technology in music influenced the artists and their music.
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Meter Readers Turned Composers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students compose eight measures of music after they practice interpreting time/signature meter.
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VH1 Fan Club ABBA Lesson 1

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the relationship between trends and individual tastes in music. They use musical terms to describe the elements of different styles of music.
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Writing Lyrics

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the themes and structure of a bluegrass song and identify the common themes in bluegrass music. They practice songwriting by rewriting the lyrics of "Oh! Susanna" as a bluegrass tune.
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Twelve-Bar Blues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine blues music. In this music genres lesson plan, students discover details about the history of the musical genre and compositional techniques. Students then compose melodies of their own with 12-bar blues chord progression.
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Indian Composition

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Indian music learning exercise, students use Indian notes to write their own RAGA. They write an 8 bar melody using the given rhythms.
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The Baby Elephant Walk

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students use the song Baby Elephant Walk to practice following a steady beat. In this coordinated movement lesson, students discuss baby elephants and their movements. Students listen to the song 'Baby Elephant Walk' and follow the...
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Singin' Around the Year

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore performing arts by singing with their class. In this music appreciation lesson, students collaborate in groups to read and sing songs based on specific holidays such as the Fourth of July or Christmas. Students define...
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Comparison/Contrast Composer Study

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils choose two composers to research and complete a compare and contrast study of them. In this composer research lesson plan, students select two composers to research. Pupils use Internet sources, the library, and music class...
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West Side Story

For Students 6th - 8th
In this music worksheet, students examine the musical of West Side Story. They write parts of the musical while examining the musical score.
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The Motown Dynasty (1969-1980) Part 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students connect achievements of noted artists with their roles in the music industry. They identify many Black music industry leaders and their contributions with the Motown Sound.
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Wyclef Jean for VH1 Storytellers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use recordings of Wyclef Jean's music to study and explore different styles and techniques.
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Honor Choir Rehearsal

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice singing with complete vocal warm-ups in a unified tone. They perform sections of the following songs: "Lamentations of Jeremiah," "Soonah Will Be Done," and "Fairest Lord Jesus." As students sing, they practice...
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Rock the Rocky Road

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders keep a steady beat, pay attention to tempo and watch the conductor.
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Joe Trio

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this music activity, students answer 6 questions about classical music and do one piano keyboard labeling activity. Student watch a Canadian show in order to answer the questions.
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Guitar - 12 Bar Blues

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore the chord chart for 12-bar blues in C and then play the scales on the guitar. They play their scales at a moderate tempo and practice related arpeggios. After listening to "Band in the Box" music tracks, students...
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Singing II

For Teachers 4th
In this music worksheet, 4th graders study terminology associated with vocal music. Students are then asked to complete five multiple choice questions and provided with one extra credit option.
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Rhythm Dictation - 3

For Teachers 5th - 12th
For this rhythm dictation worksheet, students listen carefully to teacher-selected music and write the correct rhythm by placing note heads on the 5 blank lines.
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Rhythm Dictation - 2

For Students 5th - 12th
In this rhythm dictation worksheet, students listen carefully to teacher-selected music and write the correct rhythm by placing note heads on the 5 blank lines.
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Rhythm Dictation - 4

For Students 5th - 12th
In this rhythm dictation worksheet, students listen carefully to teacher-selected music and write the correct rhythm by placing note heads on the 5 blank lines.
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Early Explorers Project

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students choose an explorer from a given list, create an original song or poem based on the life of their explorer, make puppets to represent their explorer and then present their original piece to the class while students take notes on...
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The Media and Social Justice in the United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate why the hip hop is sometimes called the CNN of black youth. They explore the political themes in American hip hop. Students examine the connection between art, media and social justice in hip hop.
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Song Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write an original song using music composition software such as Music Time. By doing this, students identify another use for the computer besides word processing and games.