BIG IDEA
Understand the idea before memorising a rule.
Create a chord progression is part of composition & production. At Grade 7, the goal is to connect this topic to a clear method, relevant evidence and a final check. You will apply that idea to a real composition & production question at this grade level.
YOU WILL LEARN TO
- Explain the key ideas in create a chord progression using accurate music vocabulary.
- Apply a reliable method to a new create a chord progression task.
- Check the result and explain why the evidence supports it.
METHOD
A reliable three-step approach
- 1
Listen or look for the pulse, pitch pattern and musical shape.
- 2
Practise slowly and accurately before increasing the tempo.
- 3
Record or repeat the phrase, then evaluate timing and expression.
WORKED EXAMPLE
During a revision card for Grade 7, what is a melody?
The correct answer is An organised sequence of pitches. Melody is the tune-like horizontal line listeners can follow.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK