Pop Bands
Overview
Work as part of a band to perform a pop song. Develop clear understanding of the roles within the group and how to play the different parts in time together.
Example Key Words
Ensemble
A group of musicians who perform together.
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.
Bassline
The lowest pitched part of the music, often played on a bass instrument.
Tempo
The speed of the music.
Structure
The order of the sections in a piece of music e.g. introduction, verse, chorus.