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While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Beat, Dynamics, Form, Tempo, Timbre of Voices, Harmony
You'll also cover the themes of: Composers, Eras in Music, 1900s
In this lesson, you will:
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This song uses the same melody for verses and for the chorus.
You can accompany this song with D, G and A on guitar or ukulele.
Read the slide.
Click on the slide to open the YouTube link. If the link doesn't work, search the internet for "Lead Belly Midnight Special".
This is a YouTube link.
If the link doesn't work, search internet for "biography of Lead Belly".
Read the slide. A printable version of this worksheet is in Supporting Resources.
Compare the three performances of the song.
Links to Creedence Clearwater Revival's performance and Paul McCartney's performance will follow the Compare Performances slide.
This is a YouTube link.
If the link doesn't work, search internet for "Midnight Special Creedence Clearwater Revival".
This is a YouTube link.
If the link doesn't work, search internet for "Paul McCartney performs Midnight Special".
Practice the parts.