Delta Blues Lessons

Resources designed for the BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice: Component 1: Exploring Music Products & Styles (but suitable for any Year 9-11 Scheme of work)

33 Slide Complete Scheme of Work On Delta Blues (5 Lessons) Including

• Detailed lesson slides on the history, culture and music theory of delta blues
• Practical activity instructions with clear performance resources
• Detailed knowledge organiser on the stylistic features and characteristics of Delta Blues (Leaning Aim A2)
• Embedded Youtube audio for listening activities
• Homework assignments
• End of unit quiz

The scheme is designed to give students the appropriate knowledge and practical experience needed to complete the coursework for Component 1: Exploring Music Products & Styles of the BTEC Tech Award.

Google forms version of quiz available on request.

Lesson 1
LO: To learn about the historical context of delta blues, its key musical features and how to apply them to a delta blues composition.

Lesson 2
LO: To develop our understanding of the musical elements and features of Delta Blues (Dominant 7th chords) and apply them to our composition

Lesson 3
LO: To develop our understanding of the musical elements and features (The blues scale) of Delta blues and apply them to our composition

Lesson 4
LO: To develop our understanding of the musical elements and features of Delta blues (rhythmic devices) and apply them to our composition

Lesson 5
LO: To consolidate our knowledge of delta blues by completing the knowledge assignment and recording our final performance