Year 8 Hooks and Riffs

What is a rhythmic riff?

• A repeated idea in the melody, played on an instrument. Usually heard throughout the the main musical parts.

• A repeated idea heard in the drums or bass parts.

• Repeated ideas using language/words/lyrics.

• A verse.

What do we do when we see this symbol?

• Play the same note twice.

• Tie the notes together to make 1 long note.

• Play a short note and play a long note.

• Don't play anything.

What is a verbal riff?

• A repeated idea in the main melody played on an instrument?

• A repeated idea heard in the drums or bass parts?

• Repeated ideas using language/words/lyrics

• A ground bass.

What do you play when you see this symbol?

• Nothing it is a quaver beat rest.

• You tie two notes together to make one long note.

• You play a short note.

• You repeat the bit you have just played.

What is a melodic riff?

• A repeated idea in the main melody played on an instrument.

• A repeated idea heard in the drum or bass parts.

• Repeated ideas using languae/words/lyrics

• A rest.

What do we do when we see this symbol?

• Rest.

• Tie two notes together.

• Repeat the music.

• Play a long note.

How many different chords do we often hear in a pop song?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many beats do we play each chord for in Stand By Me?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the name of the repeated section in a song?

• Introduction

• Verse

• Chorus

• Solo

What does this musical symbol tell us?

• We are playing in a low pitch.

• We are playing in a high pitch.

• Rest

• Repeat