What Makes a Good Pop Song?
Overview
Identify the typical structure of pop music and the roles that different instruments have in a pop band. Work on playing in time with others, playing a variety of pop tunes.
Example Key Words
Melody
The sequence of musical notes arranged to form the main tune of the piece.
Chord
Two or more notes played at the same time.
Timing
The ability to be able to synchronise a musical part correctly with others in an ensemble.
Tempo
The speed of the music.
Bassline
The lowest pitched part of the music, often played on a bass instrument.
Structure
The order of the sections in a piece of music e.g. introduction, verse, chorus.