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Which subjectMusic
What age groupYear or Grade 9
What topic3 chord pop songs
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🎶 Strumming into 3-Chord Pop Songs: A Creative Lesson Start

Introduction

Welcome to today's music lesson, Year 9! To kick off our exploration of 3-Chord Pop Songs, let's embark on a fun and interactive journey that will not only engage your musical spirit but also spark your creativity.

Lesson Starter: “Pop Song Mystery Box”

Objective

To ignite enthusiasm for learning about the structure and simplicity of 3-chord pop songs through a creative, hands-on activity.

Activity Overview

  1. Preparation: Gather a “Mystery Box” filled with iconic items or images related to popular songs. These could include:

    • A guitar pick
    • A notepad with handwritten song lyrics
    • A small globe or map
    • A photo of a famous pop artist
    • A set of chords (printed on cards)

  2. Engagement:

    • Form Groups: Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.
    • Interpretation: Each group will take turns to pick one item from the Mystery Box without showing the others. Then, they have 2 minutes to discuss among themselves how they believe this item could relate to 3-chord pop songs.

  3. Presentation:

    • Each group presents their item to the class, explaining their thoughts and any connections they can make to pop songs they know. Encourage them to think about how many of these songs are based on simple chord progressions.

  4. Transition:

    • After each group presents, briefly introduce a well-known 3-chord pop song that highlights the simplicity and catchiness of this musical structure. An example could be “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley.
    • Play a short clip of the song, and have the class listen for the repetitive chord progression.

Conclusion

This engaging entry point sets the tone for our lesson on 3-chord pop songs, emphasising creativity while also diving into the foundations of songwriting. Students will gain an understanding of how simplicity in music can lead to widespread appeal, shaping a strong foundation for today's lesson.

What’s Next?

After this activity, we will explore famous 3-chord progressions and learn how to play them on your instruments! Get ready to strum, sing, and create! 🎸🎤