“Blue Skies” from The Jazz Singer by Irving Berlin What is the song’s context and where is the character emotionally? Is the melody of the song conjunct or disjunct, and what are some unique characteristics of the performer’s voice? What style/mood is the music? What instrumentation or accompaniment is being used and what genre of […]

“March of the Toys” from Babes in Toyland by Victor Herbert What is the song’s context and where is the character emotionally? Is the melody of the song conjunct or disjunct, and what are some unique characteristics of the performer’s voice? What style/mood is the music? What instrumentation or accompaniment is being used and what […]

WRITE the chord’s pitches in English letters above each chord (in a vertical manner) in ROOT position, even if the chord is in an inversion. Check the KEY for the bottom line! Analyze it before completing it. Include the Figured Bass numbers after RNs or the RNs will display as Root position when they are […]

What is the title the artist gave the artwork? What does the title tell you? From your own observations, what is the meaning you get from the artwork? What experiences have you had that relate to the theme of the artwork? How do the formal elements the artist chose to convey that meaning?

What should you do when connecting a dominant seventh (V7) in root position to a tonic (I or i) in root position? What is the recommended guideline when connecting a predominant chord (ii or IV) to a dominant triad (V)? (answer options in picture provided)

What is the recommended guideline when connecting a subdominant (IV or iv) to a dominant seventh V7? Match the chords indicated with the correct doublings (answer options in picture provided)

What are your first impressions to this genre? Is this your first time listening to it? How does it compare to Folk music? Discuss the differences between early jazz (ragtime), bebop and fusion. Use the downloadable listening sheet for jazz as a guide.

Listen to Woody Guthrie’s This Train is Bound for Glory Rewrite three (3) verses of “This Train,” by Woody Guthrie, as an expression of thoughts and feelings. Make sure words rhyme in the correct places. Lyrics – The Train This train is bound for glory, this train. This train is bound for glory, this train. […]

Compare and contrast the adjacent style periods in jazz of Bebop and Cool. When and where did each style come into significance? What are the ‘characteristics’ of each style? Who were the most important figures in each style (and why)? How was the music received by consumers? How do each of these style periods reflect […]

1. In a short paragraph, and in your own words, describe your thoughts on the 4 G-Funk songs you listened to, 2 by Dre and 2 by Snoop (and Dre). What was your reaction to them, and how do they compare to the Mobb Music we heard last lesson? 3. In a short paragraph, I’d […]