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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Music
What topic	12 bar blues
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
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Overview

• Academic Subject: Music
• Topic: 12 Bar Blues
• Length: 30 minutes
• Target Audience: Students at any academic stage

Objectives

• To understand the structure and chord progression of the 12 bar blues
• To identify common variations of the 12 bar blues
• To develop improvisational skills using the 12 bar blues
• To create a basic 12 bar blues composition

Materials Needed

• Guitars or keyboards
• Handout with 12 bar blues chord progression
• Audio recordings of 12 bar blues songs

Procedure

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

   • Discuss the history and importance of the 12 bar blues
   • Play an example of a 12 bar blues song

2. Chord Progression (10 minutes)

   • Explain the chord progression of the 12 bar blues (I-IV-V)
   • Demonstrate the chord progression on guitar/keyboard
   • Distribute handout with chord chart for students to practice

3. Variations (5 minutes)

   • Identify different variations of the 12 bar blues (e.g. minor key, jazz blues)
   • Play audio recordings of different variations for students to hear

4. Improvisation (5 minutes)

   • Demonstrate improvisation using the 12 bar blues chord progression
   • Encourage students to improvise using the chord progression

5. Composition (5 minutes)

   • Instruct students to create a basic 12 bar blues composition
   • Provide guidance on chord choices and structure
   • Allow time for students to work on their compositions

6. Conclusion (5 minutes)

   • Have students share their compositions with the class
   • Discuss the importance of the 12 bar blues in modern music

Homework

• Practice playing the 12 bar blues chord progression using different rhythms and patterns
• Listen to different variations of the 12 bar blues and identify the chords used
• Write a short paragraph about how the 12 bar blues has influenced modern music.