Lesson 4: CHORD PROGRESSIONS

How do chord progressions support songs?
Why is timing important in performance?
How does practice improve confidence?

Chord progression, rhythm, transition, accompaniment, fluency

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Students apply learned skills and evaluate effectiveness.

Students perform extended chord progressions with rhythmic accuracy.
DOK 1: Students identify chord progressions and rhythmic patterns.
DOK 2: Students perform chord progressions accurately.
DOK 3: Students analyze strengths and weaknesses in performance.
DOK 4: Students independently refine performance quality through practice and feedback.

Chord progressions are foundational to accompaniment in contemporary music.

Students may prioritize speed over steady rhythm and accuracy.

Teacher modeling, slowed tempo options, peer rehearsal, and individualized feedback

DOK 1: Students identify chord progressions from chord charts.
DOK 2: Students perform assigned progressions accurately.
DOK 3: Students reflect on performance strengths and challenges.
DOK 4: Students independently refine and improve performance quality.