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Welcome back to school!

As we enter our hybrid model there are some important things to know. Music will be an online subject which takes place on the days when you have remote learning. It is on your schedules and I will be waiting … Continue reading

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Songwriting: Chords and chord patterns

This week we’ll take a look at the four chord pattern that is the basis of many popular songs. The above video shows a selection of songs that all use the same pattern of I V vi IV

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The great musicians: Fusion music

So far we have looked at many styles of fusion music. This week we share what we have learned so far Using canva we can create an informative poster on what we know about fusion music: What is it? What … Continue reading

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The Great Musicians: Fusion

We look at some fusion music closer to home this week as we explore Thai-Western and Asian-Western fusion.

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The Great Musicians: Fusion Music

Last week we looked at fusion and at the joining together of Western pop and Indian religious music. This week we will look at the joining of British folk and rock music. Folkrock.

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Welcome to a new year of music making!

Music- Wk 1 & 2 _ KIS Planning

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Online learning

Unfortunately, the current COVID conditions have, once again, necessitated a return to online learning. I will be meeting my classes on classroom and zoom as we follow our normal class tinetables and schedules. Music classes will start on Tuesday, April … Continue reading

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Showtime!

We will be sharing our talents on the guitar at the holiday concert this year. You’ll need the chords of G, D, E minor and C. (with Am for Last Christmas!) Here they are: Here are the songs we will … Continue reading

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Back in the music room!

Mr Chris’ days as a peripatetic music teacher are, once again, over as, from Monday, I return, with you, to the music room. The room where the magic happens! We have had two weeks introduction to our listening unit on … Continue reading

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Have a great summer!

Check out the music blog page for some videos of some very talented students who tried out for the virtual talent show. Thanks for taking risks and joining in, guys. We couldn’t do it without you!

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