Delta Blues Lessons
Resources designed for the BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice: Component 1: Exploring Music Products & Styles (but suitable for any Year 9-11 Scheme of work)
33 Slide Complete Scheme of Work On Delta Blues (5 Lessons) Including
Detailed lesson slides on the history, culture and music theory of delta blues
Practical activity instructions with clear performance resources
Detailed knowledge organiser on the stylistic features and characteristics of Delta Blues (Leaning Aim A2)
Embedded Youtube audio for listening activities
Homework assignments
End of unit quiz
The scheme is designed to give students the appropriate knowledge and practical experience needed to complete the coursework for Component 1: Exploring Music Products & Styles of the BTEC Tech Award.
Google forms version of quiz available on request.
Lesson 1
LO: To learn about the historical context of delta blues, its key musical features and how to apply them to a delta blues composition.
Lesson 2
LO: To develop our understanding of the musical elements and features of Delta Blues (Dominant 7th chords) and apply them to our composition
Lesson 3
LO: To develop our understanding of the musical elements and features (The blues scale) of Delta blues and apply them to our composition
Lesson 4
LO: To develop our understanding of the musical elements and features of Delta blues (rhythmic devices) and apply them to our composition
Lesson 5
LO: To consolidate our knowledge of delta blues by completing the knowledge assignment and recording our final performance

