This unit will again be adding to our overall knowledge from this class. We will be working to create full length pop songs!
As we wrap up this class, learning how to create an entire pop song will be an important way to combine all of the various elements that we have learned. Listen to the following song from The Shed and follow along with the document provided to get a better understanding of a stereotypical pop song form.
ASSIGNMENT #34 - Using the following PDF we will be making a pop song. Follow the directions and make sure you have every part necessary.
Create a new project
Using the following Chord Progression structure, start laying out the song using piano or guitar.
We will be in the key of C Major for this project
Intro - I, iii, ii, V
Verse 1 - IV, I, V
Prechorus - ii, vi
Chorus - I, iii, ii, V
Verse 2 - IV, I, V
Prechorus - ii, vi
Chorus - I, iii, ii, V
Bridge - ii, V, ii, vi
Down Chorus - I, iii, ii, V
Chorus - I, iii, ii, V
Ending - I, iii, ii, V
Create a bass line within that chord progression
Create the chords for the progression
Create a melody using the template provided
This project must be 8 measures
ASSIGNMENT #35 - Similar to the projects in the melody section, we will be working on our own cover song of a pop, rock, or country song. Here are the parameters for this project:
Create a new project
Look up the song and see if you can figure out the chord progressions and structure of that songs
Create the chords for the progression
Create the drums
Create the bass line
Create a melody using the ideas from the previous documents
This will be a longer project as it will be the entirety of a pop song
Free resources for this class were acquired from the following places: