S3 Pop music through the decades - Lesson 1

S3 Pop music through the decades

Lesson 1 - 1950s and 1960s

Learning Intention

• To develop our understanding skills by learning about pop music of the 1950s and 1960s

Success Criteria

• I can identify and describe the different artists, instruments and genres of 1950s and 1950s pop music

Open Ended

Write down a sentence or two on what you already know about 1950s and 1960s pop music - this could be pop bands, styles of music or popular instruments during this time!

1950s

Let's learn about what was happening at the time!

Have a listen to 'Rock around the clock' by Bill Haley and his Comets!

Go to the word document titled "S3 - pop music through the decades" and click on youtube link 1

Have a listen to 'Jailhouse Rock' by Elvis Presley

Go to the word document titled "S3 - pop music through the decades" and click on youtube link 2

What is the difference between rhythm and lead guitar - watch this to find out!

Go to the word document titled "S3 - pop music through the decades" and click on youtube link 3

1950s Quiz

Let's see how much you remember so far!

Multiple Choice

What style of music was popular in the 1950s?

• RnB

• Rock and Roll

• Blues

Multiple Choice

In what country did Rock and Roll music evolve?

• Canada

• Africa

• Scotland

• Ameria

Open Ended

Name two styles of music that influenced Rock and Roll.

Multiple Choice

Who was the king of Rock and Roll?

• Bill Haley

• Elvis Presley

• Buddy Holly

• JP Richardson

Multiple Choice

What was the most popular instrument of 1950s pop music?

• Electric Guitar

• Double Bass

• Keyboard

• Drum Kit

1960s

Now that we have learned about 1950s pop music and famous musicians from this decade, let's have a look at 1960s pop!

This video will give you an insight into how popular the beatles were during the 1960s!

Go to the word document titled "S3 - pop music through the decades" and click on youtube link 4

Have a listen to 'Hard Day's Night' by the Beatles!

Go to the word document titled "S3 - pop music through the decades" and click on youtube link 5

Have a listen to 'Good Vibrations' by the Beach Boys!

Go to the word document titled "S3 - pop music through the decades" and click on youtube link 6

Unsure of what a Theremin is? Watch this link!

Go to the word document titled "S3 - pop music through the decades" and click on youtube link 7

Have a listen to "Please Mr Postman" by The Marvelettes - This was Motown's first number one single in 1961!

Go to the word document titled "S3 - pop music through the decades" and click on youtube link 8

1950s and 1960s Quiz

Let's test your knowledge!

Multiple Choice

What style of music were many pop groups of the 1960s influenced by?

• Reggae

• R&B

• Rock

Open Ended

Give a definition of 'Motown' Music!

Multiple Choice

Who were the ultimate pop group of the 1960s?

• The Beatles

• Bill Haley and his Comets

• The Marvelettes

• The Beach Boys

Open Ended

Name the two additional instruments which were used in Motown music.

Multiple Choice

Which pop group were best known for their surf music?

• Beach Boys

• The Beatles

• The Supremes

• Bill Haley and his Comets

Summary Extension Task

• Choose a pop group or singer from either the 1950s or 1960s and create a word document including the infromation mentioned on the following slide

Research and Include:

• Background information - include information on the group/singer such as their name(s), date of birth/formation of the group, tours etc.

• Music Style - What style of music are your chosen singer/group famous for? What decade were they most popular during (1950s or 1960s)? Name the instruments used in their music and any other features of their music that they were well known for!

• Pop Song - Include a youtube link of a song which represents the style of the group/singer well!