Lesson 4: BLUES CONCEPTS
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Students will apply blues scale concepts and introductory blues performance techniques.
What makes blues music recognizable?
How do blues scales shape musical style?
How does repetition support improvisation?
Blues scale, blues progression, riff, groove, repetition, expression
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Students analyze style, identify patterns, and explain relationships.
Students apply blues concepts through improvisation and performance activities.
DOK 1: Students identify blues scale patterns and stylistic elements.
DOK 2: Students perform blues riffs and scale exercises accurately.
DOK 3: Students analyze how blues patterns shape musical style and expression.
DOK 4: Students independently apply blues improvisation techniques during performance activities.
Blues music has strongly influenced rock, pop, jazz, and contemporary guitar traditions.
Students may think blues improvisation follows no structure or organization.
Guided listening, riff modeling, scaffolded improvisation, and modified tempo practice
DOK 1: Students identify blues patterns and stylistic characteristics.
DOK 2: Students perform blues riffs and exercises accurately.
DOK 3: Students explain how blues techniques affect musical style.
DOK 4: Students independently apply blues concepts during improvisation.