Popular Music Pedagogies: A Practical Guide for Music Teachers

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Popular Music Pedagogies: A Practical Guide for Music Teachers provides readers with a solid foundation of playing and teaching a variety of instruments and technologies, and then examines how these elements work together in a comprehensive school music program. With individual chapters designed to stand independently, instructors can adapt this guide to a range of learning abilities and teaching situations by combining the pedagogies and methodologies presented. This textbook is an ideal resource for preservice music educators enrolled in popular music education, modern band, or secondary general methods coursework and K-12 music teachers who wish to create or expand popular music programs in their schools. The website includes play-alongs, video demonstrations, printed materials, and links to useful popular music pedagogy resources. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of contents List of Figures Preface Acknowledgments 1 Foundations of Popular Music Pedagogies Popular Music Pedagogies Popular Music in Classrooms Modern Approaches to Popular Music Pedagogies Benefits of Popular Music Education Democratic Practice Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Inclusion Creativity and Collaboration Lifelong Engagement Moving Forward Takeaways Discussion Questions Notes Part I Instrument Techniques 2 Introduction to Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele Notation for Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele Tablature Chord Chart Lead Sheet Fretted Instrument Techniques Barre Chords Strumming Patterns Changing Between Chords Divide Up the Chords Allow More Time to Make the Change Slow Down! Economy of Motion Differentiation Beginning Group Intermediate Group Advanced Group Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Notes 3 Guitar Basics Tuning the guitar Holding the Guitar Holding a Pick Strumming Approaches Begin with Simplified Chords Three-String Chord Activities Echo Patterns Playing Familiar Songs Play-Alongs Learning Full Chords The Power of Power Chords The Benefit of Barre Chords Barre Chord Tips Electric Guitar Differentiation Beginning Group Intermediate Group Advanced Group Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Note 4 Electric Bass Basics Parts of the Electric Bass Tuning the Electric Bass Guitar as Bass Choosing the Right Bass Holding the Bass Playing Styles Bass Knobs Playing Bass Lines Different Ways to Play the Same Note Bass Rhythms Approaches Bass Lines Playing the Changes Playing the Beat Walking Bass Playing a Riff Bass Intervals Playing Fourths Playing Fifths Playing Octaves Bass Patterns Bass Amplifiers Bass Amp Head Bass Speaker Cabinet Combo Amp Amplifier Head Knobs Gain Versus Volume Differentiation Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions 5 Ukulele Basics Holding the Ukulele Ukulele Chords Power Chords Tablature for Ukulele Soloing for Ukulele Barre Chords Approaches Uke Jam Sessions Differentiation in Ensemble Playing Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions 6 Keyboard Basics Keyboard Notation Technique Touch-Sensitive Keys versus Weighted Keys Keyboard Stands Sustain Pedals Synthesizers Mini Keyboards Positives Challenges Approaches The Role of the Keyboard Player Comping Patterns Jam Cards and Key Cards Identifying Pitches on a Keyboard Moving from Iconic to Five-Line Staff Notation Differentiation Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Notes 7 Drum Kit Basics Holding the Drumsticks Striking the Cymbals and Drums Drum Kit Notation Approaches Body Drumming Getting Started on the Drum Kit Variations of the Rock Beat Four on the Floor More Rock Beats Opening the Hi-Hat Drum Fills Controlling Volume Levels Electronic Drum Kits Bucket Drums Classroom Percussion Differentiation Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Note 8 Vocals Basics Singing Is Personal Approaches Posture Seated Posture Standing Posture Supportive Breath Phonation Vocal Singing Range and Registration Classification Of Voice Parts Selecting Music to Match Singing Range Belting Scream Singing Voice Change and Intonation Intonation Singing in Harmony Vocal Injury Differentiation Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Notes Part II Music Technology 9 Apps and Software Basics Cost Location Ease of Use Purpose Approaches Music Production (Creating and Arranging Music) Performance Learning and Assessment Differentiation and Accessibility Setting Parameters Choice Students With Physical Disabilities Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Notes 10 Digital Audio Workstations Basics Recording Audio and MIDI Choosing a DAW Standalone Digital Multitrack Recorders Mobile-Based DAWs Computer-Based DAWs Approaches Instruments for Live Performance Music Production Preproduction Production Postproduction Recording and Assessing Live Performances Classroom Design The Single-DAW Recording Studio The Multiple-DAW Technology Lab Differentiation Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Notes 11 Live Sound and Recording Microphones Types Patterns Cardioid Super Cardioid Omnidirectional Bidirectional Microphone Placement Stereo Microphone Techniques Cables and Connectors Mixers The Channel Strip Amplification and Recording Designing Live Sound and Recording Spaces Technology Lab Basic Features Silent Rehearsal Space Basic Features Live Performance Venue Basic Features Recording Studio Basic Features Differentiation Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Note Part III Putting It All Together 12 Making the Band Access Starting a Popular Music Ensemble Coaching versus Directing Instrumentation Selecting Repertoire Practicing Parts Ensemble Approaches Informal Learning Modern Band Berklee Method Hybrid Spaces Virtual Ensemble Stage Presence Lead Singer Storytelling Backing Vocalists Instrumentalists Image Differentiation Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Notes 13 Songwriting, Improvisation, and Arranging Songwriting Parody Familiar Chord Progressions Mixing Up Chords Using Visuals or Written Prompts Lyric Writing Writing Melodies Improvisation One-, Two-, and Four-Note Solos Jam Cards Arranging Creating Song Arrangements Key Signature Form Style Instrumentation Solo Sections Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Notes 14 Hip Hop Basics Approaches Making Beats Lyric Writing Slogans Differentiation Conclusion Takeaways Discussion Questions Notes Glossary Bibliography Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Index