Friday, October 5, 2012

Guitar: The Early 1960s

MUSIC HISTORY

In the early 1960s, several new musical trends emerged.  People rediscovered acoustic music, fell in love with California surfing, and were swept by a series of dance crazes!

The 60s Folk Revival:

The Kingston Trio "A Worried Man"

Peter, Paul, and Mary "Blowin' In The Wind"

Surf Music:

The Beach Boys "Little Deuce Coupe"

Dick Dale "Surfin' and Swingin' / Miserlou / Wedge"

Dance Crazes:

Little Eva "Locomotion "

Chubby Checker "The Twist"

TECHNIQUE AND THEORY

Play through "First String Warm Up" and "Blues / Rock Riff" on Notesheet #1.  If possible, pair up and play chords + melody together with a partner. 

If ready, move on to "First Duet."  Students write names of notes over staff and play through both parts as a class. If possible, split class in two and have each group take one part.

INDEPENDENT SONGS

Work on Jason Mraz "I'm Yours" and Buddy Holly "Peggy Sue" charts. 

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