GarageBand

Behavioral Objectives for the Lesson

  • Students will perform the chord progression of the 12-bar blues either through instrument performance or singing on solfège.
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of the 12-bar blues progression through chord analysis.
  • Students will create a song in the style of the 12-bar blues using pre-made audio loops in GarageBand.

Materials Needed

  • Boomwhackers or other melodic instrument
  • 12-bar blues visual
  • Student devices with iOS and GarageBand app (headphones may be preferred)
  • Student chord progression worksheet + pencils
  • Student composition guide worksheet

Downloads

  • Lesson Plan Download
  • Blues play along lessons Download
  • Garageband blues progression chart worksheets Download
  • Garageband blues progression guide worksheets Download