Starter Activity

Listen to the follow examples of

music....

Lesson Objectives:
Today you will develop your....
Skills by listening to and performing
examples of a walking bass and the 12
bar sequence
Knowledge of a walking bass and what
it is used for
Understanding of how to use chords
to create a walking bass and how Blues
music influenced other genres of Music

12 Bar Blues Structure

Reminder...
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4

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4

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Plenary
Post it....
On your post it note, write down the
answer to the following questions....
What is a walking bass?
What does it do to the music?
How did blues influence other types
of music?