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Week 8: Communicating meaning, and the importance of music to individuals and communities 

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Learning intention: 

Responding to music and communicating its meaning.

Success criteria: 

  • I can confidently communicate the meaning within chosen music

  • I can provide detailed responses 

  • I can apply appropriate music terminology

Lior is a singer/songwriter, who co-wrote 'You Wont Bring Us Down' for Music Count Us In 2020. 

Please watch his performance below of 'Safety at a Distance' for the ANZAC Centenary Service, Gallipoli Turkey, 2015.

 

The lyrics are provided for you to the right of the page. 

Now its your turn to discuss the meaning and impact of this piece within the sheet provided below. This will be your evidence for week 8.  

Here is the link to open in your browser if the video doesn't load: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpAT9oYYEa4
Responding to Lior's music 
Download: 
Your set task and this weeks evidence. 
Safety of a Distance.jpeg

Bonus Task: Play and sing along with the first verse of 'You Wont Bring Us Down', you only need three chords C (red) G (white) and D is a new chord! Follow the chord shape in the image shown. Listen carefully for the quick chord change from G to D in the intro. Play along with an instrument at home or use Garage Band to strum the chords. 

You Wont Bring Us Down lyrics.jpeg
Gchordnew.jpeg
CChord .jpeg
DChord .jpeg

Alternatively you can check out the bonus task in the grade 3/4 week 8 tab above under music tasks! Play along with 'Stay Home' by the Teeny Tiny Stevies. A song written about the 'stay home' experience.  

FATHERS DAY IDEA!

Write a poem about dad and all of your favourite memories! 

Try fitting the lyrics to these chords using an instrument from home or Garage Band: 

C (red) 4 counts 

G (white) 4 counts 

Amin (blue) 4 counts 

F (yellow) 4 counts 

Share your song to the family on Fathers Day this Sunday! 

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