Music

Here are instructions for the work, specific to Music split into Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. They are packed full of useful resources, topics and activities to ensure you can continue your learning whilst our school is temporarily closed.

Years 7 and 8

‘Protest Music’ /Rap Began in the USA in the 1970s. It is a style of music where the are spoken rather than sung – a form of rhythmic poetry. Other elements include DJing, , , beatboxing, and instrumental tracks Task 1: Listen to the song 2 Pac Changes. Can you pick out any themes he is about? Is there a particular line/verse that strikes a chord with you? Why? How many bars does each verse last for? Task 2: Write a rap about something we think is unfair or needs to change in the world

Years 9, 10 and 11

‘Making Film sound effects’ • Research the artist Foley (look on google and YouTube) • Write up a presentation about his work. • Pick a clip from a film and make a ‘sound scape’ using body percussion and objects from home to fit the scene.

Co-op Academy Swinton | School Closure Worksheet-MFL | March 2020

Year 7 | Reference Websites

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvdqhyc/articles/zjrd8xs Playing together

proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=music-dynamics Dynamics quiz

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbw7pv4/articles/zrrnpg8 British pop music

.com/watch?v=T27UKc7M848 How to read music

youtube.com/watch?v=__VtlxQZhXs Building chords

Year 8 | Reference Websites

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z3dqhyc/articles/zknqwty How to write lyrics

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z3dqhyc/articles/zvtjwty How to rap

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvdqhyc/articles/z6cwd6f How to sing/rap/beatbox

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbw7pv4/articles/zrrnpg8 British pop music

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z3dqhyc/articles/z7bphbk Composing music for film

youtube.com/watch?v=T27UKc7M848 How to read music

Years 9 & 10 | Reference Websites

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zm4ht39 Music technology

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zwc2mp3/revision/1 Recording music

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z33wjxs/revision/1 Sampling

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zdxh34j Music theory

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z3dqhyc/articles/z7bphbk Composing music for film

youtube.com/watch?v=__VtlxQZhXs Building chords

youtube.com/watch?v=tQl_-MghIjo FOLEY video

Co-op Academy Swinton | School Closure Worksheet-MFL | March 2020