Worksheet
Curated OER

Chords and Triads

For Students 7th - 8th
In this music worksheet, students answer 15 questions related to chords and triads. For example, "A triad is a ...that is made up of three notes."
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chords and Triads

For Students 6th - 12th
In this chords and triads music worksheet, students respond to 7 fill in the blank and short answer questions pertaining to the playing of chords and triads.
Lesson Plan
VH1

Lesson 4: Behind the Movie Chicago

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The elements of music and journalistic integrity in one lesson; What could be better? The class discusses journalistic approaches to better understand responsible reporting versus sensationalism. They watch the Act One from the film...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Focus on Harmony

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Harmony is the focus of this band lesson. Upper graders play the Star Spangled Banner, while focusing on harmony, chords, and musical voice. This lesson includes several suggested cross-curricular activities.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Composing Your Own Song

For Students 6th - 10th
In this music worksheet, students read about composing their own song and how to get started. They identify the main features that make a good song and the various layers that make up the overall texture. Students also use the three...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Composing Your Own Song

For Students 7th - 12th
In this composing task worksheet, students read 2 pages of information regarding basic composition, backing rhythms, composing the melodies by ear and from the chord, and composing the chorus. Steps and tips for composing are listed in...
Unit Plan
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Beyond Triads: Naming Other Chords

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To explain how to name common chords based on the relationship to the tonic of the note in the chord