Uptown Funk: Song Structure Exploration
Lesson 1: Introduction to Music Structure Year 8 Music 45 minutes
Guiding Question & Learning Journey
How do the basic components of a song come together to create music that we enjoy? What are we learning: Song structure parts (verse, chorus, bridge) What are we doing: Active listening and interactive activities What are we being: Musical explorers and critical thinkers
Campfire Listening: Uptown Funk Introduction
🔥 Campfire Activity - Whole Class Sharing Listen to 'Uptown Funk' excerpt Call out when you hear different sections Notice the patterns and repetition
Song Structure Components
VERSE: Tells the story, different lyrics each time CHORUS: The catchy part everyone remembers BRIDGE: Connects sections, adds variety Each part has a specific role in the song
Billabongs Activity: Structure Mapping
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Musical Instruments in the Band
What instruments can you hear in 'Uptown Funk'? How do different instruments contribute to each section? Which instruments make the song funky?
Caves Reflection: Individual Journal Time
🏔️ Individual Work - Quiet Reflection Journal Questions: 1. What are the main parts of a song? 2. How does a chorus differ from a verse? 3. Name two important band instruments and explain why
Exit Ticket & Success Check
Learning Intentions Check: ✓ Can identify verse, chorus, bridge in songs ✓ Can name band instruments and their roles ✓ Understand how song parts fit together Exit Ticket: 'One thing I learned about song structure is...'