TEACHER MATERIALS
Unit 6
The Song

Your band created chords and bass lines. You made melodies and beats. Now it's time to get back in the studio to put them all together! To progress through Unit 6 challenges you'll need to leverage all four of your music powers: rhythm, chords, bass, and melody. Activate The Code of KSHH to spark fresh inspiration!

OBJECTIVES

  • Create an original composition with all four parts of the house of music: rhythm, bass, chords, and melody.
  • Practice improvising against other players' tracks.
  • Provide another positive collaboration experience grounded in KSHH feedback.

ACTIVITIES

1. Discussion

A Skillful Team

Examine different types of teams and how they function.

2.Showcase

Lightning Round

Get some KSHH feedback on your music.

3. Soundtrap

Switch!

Collaborate to compose a song with rhythm, bass, chords, and melody.

4. Journal

Reflection

Reflect on your experiences in a short journal entry.

4. SOUNDTRAP

A Quick Studio Tour

A guided tour of Soundtrap's key features for bands.

5. REFLECTION

Journal

Players write responses to a series of questions that invite self-evaluations .

1. DISCUSSION

Hello. My Name Is...

Each player creates a stage name and persona.

2. SCAVENGER HUNT

What's Your Vibe?

Players collect personal items that describe their characters.

3. COLLABORATION

Introducing

Players work together to select a band name.

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