8HM Blues Prep 07 Lyric Writing

HM. Date: 21/10/16. Blues Lesson 06 - Lyric Writing

Write your own AAB Blues lyrics with three verses. The following outline will help you:

Verse 1:
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 2
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 3
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Remember to following the Blues lyrics steps:

1. Pick a subject, e.g. life is awful, you're broke, someone's left you, you've lost your job etc.
2. Use the AAB line structure mentioned above; the first and second lines repeat, and the 3rd line ends by rhyming with the end of the 1st/2nd line.
3. Each line should be fairly long, rhyming and either to the point or each verse should develop the story.

Use A4 paper with the title “Blues Lyrics”, the date, your full name and form.

If you would ALSO like to share your lyrics with the class, you can write a comment below.

8HN Blues Prep 07 Lyric Writing

HN. Date: 21/10/16. Blues Lesson 06 - Lyric Writing

Write your own AAB Blues lyrics with three verses. The following outline will help you:

Verse 1:
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 2
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 3
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Remember to following the Blues lyrics steps:

1. Pick a subject, e.g. life is awful, you're broke, someone's left you, you've lost your job etc.
2. Use the AAB line structure mentioned above; the first and second lines repeat, and the 3rd line ends by rhyming with the end of the 1st/2nd line.
3. Each line should be fairly long, rhyming and either to the point or each verse should develop the story.

Use A4 paper with the title “Blues Lyrics”, the date, your full name and form.

If you would ALSO like to share your lyrics with the class, you can write a comment below.

8HA Blues Prep 07 Lyric Writing

HA. Date: 20/10/16. Blues Lesson 06 - Lyric Writing

Write your own AAB Blues lyrics with three verses. The following outline will help you:

Verse 1:
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 2
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 3
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Remember to following the Blues lyrics steps:

1. Pick a subject, e.g. life is awful, you're broke, someone's left you, you've lost your job etc.
2. Use the AAB line structure mentioned above; the first and second lines repeat, and the 3rd line ends by rhyming with the end of the 1st/2nd line.
3. Each line should be fairly long, rhyming and either to the point or each verse should develop the story.

Use A4 paper with the title “Blues Lyrics”, the date, your full name and form.

If you would ALSO like to share your lyrics with the class, you can write a comment below.

8HO Blues Prep 07

Complete an entry for today’s lesson in your “Progress Log” page in your Year 8 Blues booklets.

You will make sure to write about:

• What you did this lesson to achieve a heat level from the success criteria.
• Set yourself targets for next lesson on how to make your Blues performance better.

No comment is required on this blog post, you should complete your prep in your booklets.

8HK Blues Prep 07

Complete an entry for today’s lesson in your “Progress Log” page in your Year 8 Blues booklets.

You will make sure to write about:

• What you did this lesson to achieve a heat level from the success criteria.
• Set yourself targets for next lesson on how to make your Blues performance better.

No comment is required on this blog post, you should complete your prep in your booklets.

8HM Blues Prep 06 Preference and Lyrics

HA. Date: 13/10/16. Blues Lesson 06 - Preference and Lyrics

Watch the three YouTube videos below. All use the 12-bar Blues structure but are very different.

In the comments box answer the following:

1. Name your favourite from the three videos.
2. Give MUSICAL reasons why it is your favourite.
3. Give a description of the lyrics and how they are put together - do they follow a pattern?

Video 1: Louis Armstrong - Tin Roof Blues

Video 2: B.B. King - Blues Boys Tune

Video 3: Elvis Presley - Hound Dog

• How to write a comment below: Under the 'Comment as:' option, select 'Name/URL' - type your FULL NAME and leave the 'URL' field blank.
• Your comment will be sent to me for moderation. Once everyone has made a comment, I will make your comments visible.
• If you cannot leave a comment, you need to hand in an A4 piece of paper with your comments written down AND a brief explanation signed from someone at home explaining why you could not post a comment on the website.

8HN Blues Prep 06 Preference and Lyrics

HA. Date: 13/10/16. Blues Lesson 06 - Preference and Lyrics

Watch the three YouTube videos below. All use the 12-bar Blues structure but are very different.

In the comments box answer the following:

1. Name your favourite from the three videos.
2. Give MUSICAL reasons why it is your favourite.
3. Give a description of the lyrics and how they are put together - do they follow a pattern?

Video 1: Louis Armstrong - Tin Roof Blues

Video 2: B.B. King - Blues Boys Tune

Video 3: Elvis Presley - Hound Dog

• How to write a comment below: Under the 'Comment as:' option, select 'Name/URL' - type your FULL NAME and leave the 'URL' field blank.
• Your comment will be sent to me for moderation. Once everyone has made a comment, I will make your comments visible.
• If you cannot leave a comment, you need to hand in an A4 piece of paper with your comments written down AND a brief explanation signed from someone at home explaining why you could not post a comment on the website.

8HA Blues Prep 06 Preference and Lyrics

HA. Date: 13/10/16. Blues Lesson 06 - Preference and Lyrics

Watch the three YouTube videos below. All use the 12-bar Blues structure but are very different.

In the comments box answer the following:

1. Name your favourite from the three videos.
2. Give MUSICAL reasons why it is your favourite.
3. Give a description of the lyrics and how they are put together - do they follow a pattern?

Video 1: Louis Armstrong - Tin Roof Blues

Video 2: B.B. King - Blues Boys Tune

Video 3: Elvis Presley - Hound Dog

• How to write a comment below: Under the 'Comment as:' option, select 'Name/URL' - type your FULL NAME and leave the 'URL' field blank.
• Your comment will be sent to me for moderation. Once everyone has made a comment, I will make your comments visible.
• If you cannot leave a comment, you need to hand in an A4 piece of paper with your comments written down AND a brief explanation signed from someone at home explaining why you could not post a comment on the website.

8HK Blues Prep 06 Lyric Writing

HK. Date: 12/10/16. Blues Lesson 06 - Lyric Writing

Write your own AAB Blues lyrics with three verses. The following outline will help you:

Verse 1:
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 2
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 3
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Remember to following the Blues lyrics steps:

1. Pick a subject, e.g. life is awful, you're broke, someone's left you, you've lost your job etc.
2. Use the AAB line structure mentioned above; the first and second lines repeat, and the 3rd line ends by rhyming with the end of the 1st/2nd line.
3. Each line should be fairly long, rhyming and either to the point or each verse should develop the story.

Use A4 paper with the title “Blues Lyrics”, the date, your full name and form.

If you would ALSO like to share your lyrics with the class, you can write a comment below.

8HO Blues Prep 06 Lyric Writing

HO. Date: 12/10/16. Blues Lesson 06 - Lyric Writing

Write your own AAB Blues lyrics with three verses. The following outline will help you:

Verse 1:
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 2
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Verse 3
A:
A: (a repeat of the first line).
B: (ends in a rhyme).

Remember to following the Blues lyrics steps:

1. Pick a subject, e.g. life is awful, you're broke, someone's left you, you've lost your job etc.
2. Use the AAB line structure mentioned above; the first and second lines repeat, and the 3rd line ends by rhyming with the end of the 1st/2nd line.
3. Each line should be fairly long, rhyming and either to the point or each verse should develop the story.

Use A4 paper with the title “Blues Lyrics”, the date, your full name and form.

If you would ALSO like to share your lyrics with the class, you can write a comment below.

8HN Blues Prep 05

HN. Date: 07/10/16. Blues Lesson 05 - History of the Blues

1. Watch this YouTube video on the history of the Blues.
2. Write one thing you learnt about the history of the Blues that you didn’t know before, by writing a comment on this page.
3. Note: Please read the comments that come before and try not to repeat things. If you do want to make the same point please do so in your own words. Make sure that you write in full sentences and in as much detail as possible.

How to write a comment below: Under the 'Comment as:' option, select 'Name/URL' - type your FULL NAME and leave the 'URL' field blank.

Your comment will be sent to me for moderation. Once everyone has made a comment, I will make your comments visible. If you cannot leave a comment, you need to hand in an A4 piece of paper with your comments written down AND a brief explanation signed from someone at home explaining why you could not post a comment on the website.

8HM Blues Prep 05

HM. Date: 07/10/16. Blues Lesson 05 - History of the Blues

1. Watch this YouTube video on the history of the Blues.
2. Write one thing you learnt about the history of the Blues that you didn’t know before, by writing a comment on this page.
3. Note: Please read the comments that come before and try not to repeat things. If you do want to make the same point please do so in your own words. Make sure that you write in full sentences and in as much detail as possible.

How to write a comment below: Under the 'Comment as:' option, select 'Name/URL' - type your FULL NAME and leave the 'URL' field blank.

Your comment will be sent to me for moderation. Once everyone has made a comment, I will make your comments visible. If you cannot leave a comment, you need to hand in an A4 piece of paper with your comments written down AND a brief explanation signed from someone at home explaining why you could not post a comment on the website.

8HA Blues Prep 05

HA. Date: 06/10/16. Blues Lesson 05 - History of the Blues

1. Watch this YouTube video on the history of the Blues.
2. Write one thing you learnt about the history of the Blues that you didn’t know before, by writing a comment on this page.
3. Note: Please read the comments that come before and try not to repeat things. If you do want to make the same point please do so in your own words. Make sure that you write in full sentences and in as much detail as possible.

How to write a comment below: Under the 'Comment as:' option, select 'Name/URL' - type your FULL NAME and leave the 'URL' field blank.

Your comment will be sent to me for moderation. Once everyone has made a comment, I will make your comments visible. If you cannot leave a comment, you need to hand in an A4 piece of paper with your comments written down AND a brief explanation signed from someone at home explaining why you could not post a comment on the website.

8HK Blues Prep 05

HK. Date: 05/10/16. Blues Lesson 05 - History of the Blues

1. Watch this YouTube video on the history of the Blues.
2. Write one thing you learnt about the history of the Blues that you didn’t know before, by writing a comment on this page.
3. Note: Please read the comments that come before and try not to repeat things. If you do want to make the same point please do so in your own words. Make sure that you write in full sentences and in as much detail as possible.

How to write a comment below: Under the 'Comment as:' option, select 'Name/URL' - type your FULL NAME and leave the 'URL' field blank.

Your comment will be sent to me for moderation. Once everyone has made a comment, I will make your comments visible. If you cannot leave a comment, you need to hand in an A4 piece of paper with your comments written down AND a brief explanation signed from someone at home explaining why you could not post a comment on the website.

8HO Blues Prep 05

HO. Date: 05/10/16. Blues Lesson 05 - History of the Blues

1. Watch this YouTube video on the history of the Blues.
2. Write one thing you learnt about the history of the Blues that you didn’t know before, by writing a comment on this page.
3. Note: Please read the comments that come before and try not to repeat things. If you do want to make the same point please do so in your own words. Make sure that you write in full sentences and in as much detail as possible.

How to write a comment below: Under the 'Comment as:' option, select 'Name/URL' - type your FULL NAME and leave the 'URL' field blank.

Your comment will be sent to me for moderation. Once everyone has made a comment, I will make your comments visible. If you cannot leave a comment, you need to hand in an A4 piece of paper with your comments written down AND a brief explanation signed from someone at home explaining why you could not post a comment on the website.