Rock and Pop Music Exploration
Examines popular music styles and performance techniques.
Description : Through listening exercises, group discussions, and creative projects, students explore the elements of rock and pop music and express their own musical ideas.
Category : Music
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Rock and Pop Music Section 1: The Roots and Beginnings - Lesson 1: Discovering the Origins - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering the Origins - Lesson 2: Early Influences and Stories - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Early Influences and Stories Section 2: Early Pioneers and Influential Figures - Lesson 1: Meet the Pioneers - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Meet the Pioneers - Lesson 2: Stories of Trailblazers - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Stories of Trailblazers Section 3: Essential Instruments in the Early Days - Lesson 1: Introduction to Guitars and Drums - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Guitars and Drums - Lesson 2: Understanding the Sound of Early Instruments - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding the Sound of Early Instruments Section 4: Basic Elements of Sound - Lesson 1: What is Rhythm and Beat? - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: What is Rhythm and Beat? - Lesson 2: Exploring Melody and Harmony - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Exploring Melody and Harmony Section 5: Listening and Enjoying Early Hits - Lesson 1: Recognizing Classic Tunes - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recognizing Classic Tunes - Lesson 2: Sharing What Moves You - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing What Moves You Module 2: Understanding Rhythm and Beat Section 1: What is Rhythm? - Lesson 1: Defining Rhythm in Music - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Rhythm in Music - Lesson 2: Identifying Steady Beats - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Steady Beats Section 2: Learning the Beat - Lesson 1: Clapping and Tapping Exercises - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Clapping and Tapping Exercises - Lesson 2: Finding the Beat in Songs - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Finding the Beat in Songs Section 3: Percussion in Rock and Pop - Lesson 1: Exploring Drums and Percussion Instruments - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring Drums and Percussion Instruments - Lesson 2: Simple Drum Patterns - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Drum Patterns Section 4: Fun with Body Percussion - Lesson 1: Making Music with Your Body - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Making Music with Your Body - Lesson 2: Group Clapping and Rhythm Games - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Group Clapping and Rhythm Games Section 5: Simple Rhythms and Patterns - Lesson 1: Creating Your Own Rhythm Patterns - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creating Your Own Rhythm Patterns - Lesson 2: Rhythm Games to Sharpen Your Ears - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Rhythm Games to Sharpen Your Ears Module 3: Exploring Instruments and Sounds Section 1: Guitars and Their Sounds - Lesson 1: Introduction to the Electric Guitar - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to the Electric Guitar - Lesson 2: Recognizing Acoustic Guitar Tones - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing Acoustic Guitar Tones Section 2: Keyboards and Pianos in Pop Music - Lesson 1: Exploring the Keyboard and Piano Sounds - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring the Keyboard and Piano Sounds - Lesson 2: Simple Melodies on the Keys - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Simple Melodies on the Keys Section 3: Drums and Percussion Instruments - Lesson 1: A Closer Look at Drum Kits - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: A Closer Look at Drum Kits - Lesson 2: The Role of Drums in a Band - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: The Role of Drums in a Band Section 4: The Bass – The Heartbeat of Music - Lesson 1: Introduction to the Bass Guitar - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to the Bass Guitar - Lesson 2: Understanding Bass Lines - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Bass Lines Section 5: Combining Instrument Sounds - Lesson 1: How Instruments Work Together - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: How Instruments Work Together - Lesson 2: Listening to a Band in Action - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Listening to a Band in Action Module 4: Creative Songwriting and Expression Section 1: Writing Your Own Lyrics - Lesson 1: Finding Your Voice in Words - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Finding Your Voice in Words - Lesson 2: Simple Rhyming and Creating Verses - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple Rhyming and Creating Verses Section 2: Creating Melodies and Chords - Lesson 1: How to Create a Simple Melody - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: How to Create a Simple Melody - Lesson 2: Learning Basic Chord Progressions - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learning Basic Chord Progressions Section 3: Storytelling Through Song - Lesson 1: Turning Experiences into Lyrics - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Turning Experiences into Lyrics - Lesson 2: Using Music to Tell a Story - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Music to Tell a Story Section 4: Expressing Emotions in Music - Lesson 1: How Music Shows Feelings - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: How Music Shows Feelings - Lesson 2: Creating Songs with Different Moods - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Songs with Different Moods Section 5: Collaborative Song Projects - Lesson 1: Working with Friends on a Song - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Working with Friends on a Song - Lesson 2: Sharing and Discussing Your Creations - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing and Discussing Your Creations Module 5: Performance and Sharing Your Music Section 1: Stage Presence and Performance Tips - Lesson 1: How to Stand Out on Stage - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: How to Stand Out on Stage - Lesson 2: Simple Movement and Gesture Techniques - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple Movement and Gesture Techniques Section 2: Rehearsing as a Group - Lesson 1: Basics of Band Rehearsals - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Band Rehearsals - Lesson 2: Listening and Learning from Each Other - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Listening and Learning from Each Other Section 3: Recording and Listening Critically - Lesson 1: Introduction to Simple Recording Techniques - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Simple Recording Techniques - Lesson 2: Evaluating Your Performance Together - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Evaluating Your Performance Together Section 4: Creative Projects in Music - Lesson 1: Designing a Personal Music Project - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Designing a Personal Music Project - Lesson 2: Sharing Your Project with the Class - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Sharing Your Project with the Class Section 5: Celebrating Your Musical Journey - Lesson 1: Reflecting on What You’ve Learned - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reflecting on What You’ve Learned - Lesson 2: A Class Performance and Celebration - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: A Class Performance and Celebration