PTP 4.2 Inversions
production through performance
4.2 Inversions // Lesson Plan
LESSON OBJECTIVE
Students will be able to write, play, and record an original chord progression that uses triad inversions for smooth voice leading.
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PREPARATION
Watch the triad inversion video in the Learn section
Spell and invert triads as a class.
Have students work individually or in partners to complete the triad spelling worksheet in the Write section.
Play through the inversion workout video as a class.
Give students time to work through this video at their own pace.
Walk around and pay close attention to the fingers that are being used for each inversion.
Have students write a new chord progression using the Chord Progression organizer (this can be a Save-As project from 3.3/3.4).
Give students time to copy the chord progression to the Chord Composition organizer.
Instruct students to record the drum groove, bass line, and chordal part of their composition.
REMIND THEM TO START RECORDING AT THE BEGINNING OF MEASURE 3.
Assessment
Check the Chord Progression organizer to see if the chords chosen follow the rules of chord progression and that the triads are inverted for smooth voice leading.
Make sure that the Chord Composition organizer has the same chord spelling and inversions as the Chord Progression organizer.
Conference with students individually and check the piano roll of their drum groove, bass line, and chordal part against their organizer.
Listen to their compositions together and/or have students present their projects to the class.