ROCK 101 is preparing for our in-class concert on November 8th! We are working on the following skills and music:
Guitar Techniques: Learning notes on the fret board - how to play Power Chords
Bass Guitar Techniques: Learning notes on the fret board - using the right hand for strumming/plucking.
Drum Techniques: Learning how to read and execute basic drum set pattern in 4/4 Time.
Piano Technique: Learning how to play major chords on the piano.
This week, students are learning how to play I, IV, V, I chord progression in the keys of C, G, D, A and E.
We are working on the following songs/genres:
- 12-Bar Blues (Multiple Keys)
- Seven Nation Army, by The Whites Stripes
- I Gotta Feelin', by The Black Eyed Peas
NOTES:
Seven Nation Army consists of a repeated "theme" played throughout the song.
I Gotta Feelin' has a repeated chord progression throughout.
FUSION I continues to work on new skills and music!
Skills this week include:
- Learning how to play Power Chords
- Learning the Fret Board
- Palm Muting
Songs include:
Hit Me With Your Best Shot, by Pat Benatar
Every Breath You Take, by The Police
Another One Bites The Dust, by Queen
FUSION II continues to work on skills and new music too!
Songs include:
Fear Of The Dark, by Iron Maiden
On Monday, we decided to split into smaller groups and work on three Bon Jovi songs:
Have A Nice Day
Wanted Dead or Alive
Runaway
FUSION II has spent time using Fear Of The Dark as a music lesson in unison playing as well as harmonization.
