Year 9 Music We will rock you Quest: Instrument Practice by

Understand Instrument Techniques

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By the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate proper techniques for playing their chosen instrument, including posture, hand positioning, and playing chords.

Essential Question

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How does proper technique influence the quality of sound produced by an instrument?

Direct Instruction

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The teacher will demonstrate proper posture, hand positioning, and holding a pick. This will be followed by a discussion on why these techniques are important.

Guided Practice

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In small groups, students will practice the techniques demonstrated by the teacher, giving each other feedback on their posture and hand positioning.

Independent Practice

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Students will individually practice their chosen instrument, focusing on the techniques discussed. They will record a 2-minute video of themselves playing, which will be reviewed later by the teacher.

Differentiated Practice

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For students needing extra help, provide one-on-one support during independent practice. Extension activity: Have advanced students try playing a short, challenging piece to refine their technique further.

Formative Assessment

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During guided and independent practice, observe and provide feedback on students' techniques, noting areas of improvement and proficiency.

Group Discussion

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Students will engage in a group discussion to reflect on what they learned, sharing their experiences and progress with their chosen instruments.

Exit Ticket

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Each student will write a brief response to the question: 'What technique did you find most challenging and how will you work on improving it?'

Practice Log

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Students will keep a practice log over the week, detailing their daily practice sessions and the techniques they are focusing on. They are encouraged to use Padlet to share their progress and seek feedback from peers.

Additional Practice

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Complete the provided worksheet on instrument techniques, which includes a variety of exercises to reinforce skills learned during the lesson.

Differentiated Practice

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Extension activity: Choose a song. Learn the song.

Drums

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Basic grip and stance
Name the drum kit parts
Learn one beat pattern using kick, snare and hi-hat
Learn to read drum notation
Learn to play we will rock you

Guitar

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Learn Basic guitar and posture and how to hold a pick
Name the guitar parts
Learn to play Em chord. Extension is C and A Chords
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Drums Independent practice

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Independent practice

Here is a site ready for you to learn a new piece or practice basic fills. Extension Activity: try a new beat or drum fill

Bass

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Learn proper bass holding technique.
Name the parts of the bass
Learn how to pluck and basic fretting
Play a simple bass line on the E string
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Piano

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Learn how to find Middle C on the piano
Play a simple melody with the right hand
Learn Em chord
Extension learn C and A
Play we will rock you Musical futures

Ukulele

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Learn how to hold the ukulele
Learn C and Em chord
Play we will rock you re musical futures

Research

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What was the name of the band?
What genre is We will rock You?
Where did the band write the song?
What was the inspiration for the song?
Find five interesting facts about the band
Watch the movie at home. Excellent movie.

Make a slide to record your findings.

Practice with your peers

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instrument groups for practise sessions
Rehearsing "We Will Rock You" in small groups
Playing to a "buddy" from another group for feedback
Collect evidence to show you have done this

We will rock you QuestJournal slides

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Collect evidence to document your progress and achievement.

Recording

Feedback from peer

Group discussion

Practice Chart

Chord worksheet