Middle School Lesson 24 – History of Jazz
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North America, Eras in Music
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Introduction
In this lesson, you will
- Play along with rhythms in 5/4 meter – clap or play
- Review “Five Four Groove” – improvise
- Learn about Miles Davis
- Discuss the questions and/or complete the worksheet
- Listen to”So What”
- Learn about John Coltrane
- Discuss the questions and/or complete the worksheet
- Listen to “Giant Steps”
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Objectives
- I can describe the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
- I can improvise to music.
Teaching Procedures
Play along with rhythms in 5/4 meter - clap or play
Copy LinkChoose how to perform the rhythms.
Use body percussion or instruments.
Review "Five Four Groove" - improvise
Copy LinkSing the song "Five Four Groove".
As students gain confidence with the song, it will be fun to have students create their own syllables.
Create movement to go with the song.
Learn about Miles Davis
Copy LinkWatch the video to learn about Miles Davis.
Discuss the questions and/or complete the worksheet
Copy LinkThe lesson questions are for discussion or for students to answer after the Miles Davis video.
The listening questions are to be discussed or answered after the listening example.
Listen to"So What"
Copy LinkThis is a YouTube link to "So What".
If the link doesn't work, search internet for "So What".
Discuss the listening assessment questions with the students or have students complete the worksheet.
Learn about John Coltrane
Copy LinkWatch the video to learn about John Coltrane.
Discuss the questions and/or complete the worksheet
Copy LinkThe lesson questions are for discussion or for students to answer after the video.
The listening questions are to be discussed or answered after the listening example.
Listen to "Giant Steps"
Copy LinkThis is a YouTube link to "Giant Steps".
If the link doesn't work, search internet for "Giant Steps".
Discuss the listening assessment questions with the students or have students complete the worksheet.