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In this lesson, we will analyse how John Lennon employed melody to communicate the powerful lyrics of his classic song 'Imagine'.
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In this lesson, we will understand how songwriters choose tempo, metre and rhythms to communicate the message of a song.
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In this lesson, we will analyse how John Lennon employed texture, tonality and harmony in his protest song 'Imagine'. We will also understand how artists choose to cover songs.
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In this lesson, we will explore song structure, and the roles in a band. Is the lead singer the most important musician? We will also explore more contemporary protest songs.
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In this lesson, we will understand how drum patterns can communicate different song styles - from hip hop to jazz to pop.
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In this lesson, we will understand how chords can be voiced to ensure smooth (and easier to play) progressions, and also explore different accompaniment styles.
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In this lesson, we will explore how to write lyrics and set these to a melody.
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In this lesson, we will understand how certain features of music can become an 'ear-worm' - so memorable you can't get them out of your head.
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In this lesson, we will explore how songs can go with the flow - be structured so that they have contrasting sections but still a sense of direction.
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In this lesson, we will begin the process of composing our own songs
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In this lesson, we will complete our own song.
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