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Introduction to popular music

Introduction to popular music1950s 2000s

Be able to perform pop/Rock music as part of an ensembleBasic (Grade C/ Pass)Perform a variety of pieces as part of an ensemble with errors that do not detract from the overall performanceIntermediate (Grade B/ Merit)Perform a variety of pieces as part of an ensemble competently and accuratelyAdvanced (Grade A/ Distinction)Perform a variety of pieces as part of an ensemble with artistic flair and interpretationW/w: 1950: rock n rollElvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley and His Comets

12 Blues chord pattern (i.e. C-C-C-C F-F-C-C G-F-C-C)4/4 time signature (1,2,3,4)Call & Response Untrained male voiceFast tempo Shuffle rhythm (swing quavers)Walking Bass

1960: Motown & soulOtis Reading, The Jackson Five, Wilson Pickett, Ben E. King

Gospel influenced vocalsLyrical soulful melodiesAn emphasis on the rhythm sectionLarge horn sections (trumpets, saxophones and trombones)

1970: progressive rockQueen, Pink FloydComplicated rhapsodic form with extended sections Changing dynamics and tempos between sectionsExtended instrumental passages which last a long timeLong complicated harmonies. Rhythm: explore complex time signaturesVocally difficult

1980: New wave & synth popHuman League, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, WhamLight, enjoyable, airyLyrics about love & relationshipsSynthesizer (keyboard) is the dominant instrumentPopularity of saxophone

1990: Grungenirvana, Green DayHas a dirty guitar sound, strong riffs, and heavy drumming Commonly used guitar distortion and feedback Lyrics are typically angst-filled, angry, frustrated, sad, fearsome, and depressed Take as little effort as possible on appearance and dress for comport and affordability

2000: Contemporary R&BAlicia Keys, Usher, Beyonc, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Amy WhineousePolished record production styleDrum machine-backed rhythmsA smooth, lush style of vocal arrangementUse of melisma (singing several notes on a vowel)