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Contemporary Music: Unit 3
Weeks 7-9: Assessed by Oct. 1
This page contains the calendar and rubric for this unit. You'll find several hyperlinks to resources embedded within the calendar. Rubrics are linear progressions of broad and common goals for growth as well-rounded musicians. Progress through each row from left to right. The objective is to score a 3 in each category by the end of this 3-week unit. Once you've scored a 3 in each category, you can challenge yourself to move to a 4. You should complete this unit before moving on to the next unit.
Unit 3 Calendar
Monday 9/13
Theory - white keys - chord ID Piano progressions |
Wednesday 9/15
Pop progression Theory - chromatic scale - black keys Triads Piano progressions - root position - inversions |
Friday 9/17
Theory - chromatic scale - black keys - chord ID - 4+3, 3+4 Piano progressions - root position - inversions |
Monday 9/20
5-note scales Pop progressions - rehearsals - performances |
Wednesday 9/22
Theory - chromatic scale - black keys - chord ID - 4+3, 3+4 Piano progressions - root position - inversions Pop progressions |
Friday 9/24
Theory - chromatic scale - black keys - chord ID - 4+3, 3+4 Piano progressions - inversions Pop progressions |
Wednesday 9/29
Mid Term - pop progressions - theory |
Unit 3 Checkpoints
Week 7: 9/13 - 9/17
Harmonic Performance: Perform chord progressions on piano with both hands.
Music Theory: Identify chord tones in multiple keys.
Music Technology: Perform chord progressions using a MIDI controller.
Week 8: 9/20 - 9/24
Harmonic Performance: Perform chord progressions on piano with both hands with inversions.
Music Theory: Identify chord tones in multiple keys.
Music Technology: Perform chord progressions using a MIDI controller.
Week 9: 9/27 - 10/1
Consult Unit 3 Rubric
Resources
Unit 3 Rubric
1: Fan - 60%
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2: Roadie - 70%
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3: Opener - 90%
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4: Headliner - 100%
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Harmonic
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1. Perform chord progressions with both hands on piano
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2. Perform chord progressions with both hands on piano using inversions
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3. Perform chord progressions with both hands on piano using inversions using logical fingerings
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4. Perform chord progressions in multiple keys on piano and guitar
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Music
Technology |
1. Create a recording in BandLab
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2. Create a practice track in BandLab for a specific chord progression
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3. Create a practice track in BandLab for specific chord progressions
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4. Create an original beat in Garageband using a recorded instrument
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Music
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1. Identify all keys on piano
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2. Identify chord tones in C major
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3. Identify chord tones in multiple keys
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4. Identify keys on piano, chords on guitar, and pitches in a pentatonic scale
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