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HOW A SONG IS PUT TOGETHER
Watching the video - Songcraft - answer the questions below using full
sentences
Learning Intention : To gain an understanding of how songs are structured (put
together)
Success Criteria:
1.
Completion of answered questions of the video Songcraft
What is a chord?
A chord is when 2 or more notes are played at the same time and can be played on guitar or
keyboard. Chords are the building blocks of songs. In songs we use a chord progression.
2.
How many chords are repeated in a chord progression?
There are 3-4 chords repeated in a chord progression.
3.
What is a riff?
A riff is a short, repeated phrase used in popular music.
4.
What is a melody?
A melody is the words in a song. The melody can be sung or played by an instrument; the
melody sits on top of the chord progression.
5.
What is a verse?
Songs are made up of verses and a chorus. There are usually 2-3 verses in a song. Each verse
usually has the same melody, but different words.
6.
What is the structure of a song?
The songs' structure is
Structure is how a piece of music is built
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Instrumental (its is to provide contrast)
7.
Chorus
What is the role of the bass guitar?
The bass guitar provides the bass line which sits underneath the chords. it uses one note from
8.
each chord in an interesting rhythm. It is played by a low - bass instrument.
What is the role of the drum-kit?
The drums provide the rhythm for the song. They also help keep a steady beat.
9. What is a chorus?
The chorus is the repetitive part of the song. it is the part people usually remember. The chorus
sits between each verse.