Matthew Green

Dr. Frankel

Technology Oriented Lesson Plan

3/6/2006

7^th Chords

Objective: Today we will be learning about 7th chords.

Purpose: We are building on our chord structures, moving towards composition.

Materials Needed: Music Maid- will design and organize specific exercises for the chords.

Sibelius – Since Music Maid will not be able to play the actual chords, I will import 7^th chords/inversions into Sibelius to allow the class to hear the chords.

Anticipatory Set: To get the kids attached, I will be playing a CD or a Garage Band recording distinctly portraying 7^th chords. (I.e. Eric Clapton, BB King etcä)

Procedure: - Once all the children are set with their books out, we will quickly review our chord structures we have already learned. (I.e. Major/Minor Chords)

- I will then play a 7^th chord on Sibelius to ask what they hear thatπs different (Major minor 7^th, Minor 7^th and Major 7^th).

- I will then replay the original blues music, to see if the kids can recognize the 7^th chords in the piece now.

- I will then explain how a 7^th chord is built

- Adding a minor 3^rd on top of the 5^th for a minor 7^th / Major-Minor 7th, and a major 3^rd on top of the 5^th for a major 7^th.

- Use C major as an example: Cm7 - C E G Bb = Blues chord

- Also show CM7: C E G B = ≥pretty≤ chord

- Try in different key – D F# A C / D F# A C#

Check for Student Understanding – I will hand out the pre-made sheets designed by Music Maid, answering any questions. If there are many questions, I will build a 7^th chord in another key.

Closure – How can we relate 7^th chords to our regular Major/Minor chords? Regular chords are built on major/minor 3rds. This is the same with 7^th chords.

Extensions – We can move from 7^th chords to 9^th or 11^th chords with the simple addition of another minor 3^rd on top.