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UNIT 4 - Chords
UNIT 4 - Chords
This unit will be devoted to the creation of notes, chords, and chord progressions. We will be adding to our previous knowledge as we work to continue creating music in new projects.
Chords and Triads
Chords and Triads
The first section of this unit will be focused on creating triads in the key of C major. Follow the video from The Shed to use your right hand to play chords on the piano.
ASSIGNMENT #22 - On your own, demonstrate your ability to play the Root, First Inversion, and Second Inversion of the C major triad. You will perform this for the teacher. Use the video provided to learn how to play it.
ASSIGNMENT #23 - On your own, demonstrate your ability to play a I, IV, V chord progression as demonstrated on the video. You will perform this for the teacher. Use the video provided to learn how to play it.
Chords+Triads+.pdfThe document provided has a description about how triads and their inversions are spelled.
Rhythms and Chords
Rhythms and Chords
Just like bass lines, there are many rhythms that can be played using chords. The video and document provided have descriptions about how to play some of the various rhythms.
ASSIGNMENT #24 - For this assignment you will be creating a project on Soundtrap to practice the various types of rhythms
Create a new project on Soundtrap
Add a drum groove to the track
Add a bass line using a I, IV, V, I chord progression in the key of C Major C, F, G, C
Using the chords listed above, create a 4 measure loop with a full measure pad, backbeat punches, ostinato pattern, and riff. (Watch the video for more info)
Chords+Rhythm.pdfChords Rhythms.mkvInverting Chords in a Progression
Inverting Chords in a Progression
In order to create ease of motion and minimal movement between voices, chords should be inverted in a chord progression. Use the following document to help you understand how to invert chords to make the transitions sound smoother and easier to play on the keyboard.
ASSIGNMENT #25 - Using the document provided, enter the chord progression that is listed for a I, IV, V, I chord progression.
Create a new project on Soundtrap
Add a drum groove to the track
Add a bass line using a I, IV, V, I chord progression in the key of C Major C, F, G, C
Using the chords listed above, create a 4 measure loop with a full measure pad, backbeat punches, ostinato pattern, and riff. (Watch the video for more info)
Use the inversions below to change the shape of each chord
Inverting+chords+in+a+progression.pdfChord Progression Practice
Chord Progression Practice
Pop song chord progressions to learn and practice. Try these popular songs and see if you can figure out how to play the various chord progressions.
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles - Key of C - ii,vi,I,V
Say It Ain't So - Weezer - Key of Eb - vi, III, IV, I
High Hopes - Panic! at the Disco - Key of F - IV, I, vi, V, IV, I, vi, iii
All Star - Smashmouth - Key of Gb - I, V, ii, IV
ASSIGNMENT #26 - Cover Song Project
For this project you will be taking a famous pop/rock/country song, and seeing if you can figure out how to play the chord progression, bass, and drums for the chorus of that song. Here are the following requirements:
Look up easy pop songs online to figure out the chord progression for the chorus of a song you know and like.
Create a new project
Create the drum track
Create the bass line
Create the chord progression and any other elements of the chords that you think it might need.
Use the previous knowledge to complete this project!
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