Success outcomes

Chord Tic Tac Toe To perform a chord sequence from the tic tac
toe chord sheet fluently and in time with the
other members of the group
To include at least one of the extension
activities below in your composition
Show evidence that you have considered the
structure and texture of your piece

Extension
Create a verse and chorus using two
contrasting lines of the tic tac toe sheet
Compose a melody that fits over your
chord sequence
Create lyrics to sing over for your chord
sequence

Prepare your performance ready to show the

rest of the class and for assessment on
Friday
 What do you
think is the
focus of todays
lesson?
 Accompaniment- Change Structure
the style Create a clear structure to your
Use broken chords piece
Play the chords with a different rhythm Verse/Chorus form
Use a different strumming pattern or Use a second chord sequence
picking pattern on guitar or ukulele from the tic tac toe sheet
Bass and Chords comping patterns
using LH and RH
Developing
your Layers/Texture
Using different layers within
Melody composition your composition so that its
not all instruments all of the
Compose a melody or riff pattern that fits over your chord sequence
time
Using the pentatonic scale will ensure your melody fits with the chords
Dynamics
Lyrics Create a clear structure to your
From your melody line you could compose some lyrics piece
Verse/Chorus form
Use a contrasting
Success outcomes

Togetherness of the Group

Each member of the group had a role and is involved in the performance by
playing a part that is suitable for them
The band are in time with each other and are listening to each together
when performing
The band are well organised and ready to play. The can perform their piece
from beginning to end fluently and everyone is clear on the structure of the
piece they are performing
The band were able to cope well with any problems or mistakes they made

Stage Presence
The band are enjoying themselves and have a good level of energy and
enthusiasm

The band perform with expression and confidence

The band make a good connection with audience

Balance and Structure

To perform a chord sequence from the tic tac toe chord sheet fluently and in
time with the other members of the group
Show evidence that you have considered the structure and texture of your
piece
3 points = yes we do it really well , 2 points = we can do it 1 point = Not yet, were working on it
Togetherness of the Group
Each member of your group has a role and is involved in the performance by playing a part that is
suitable for them
Your band are in time with each other and the members are listening to each together when
performing
Your band are well organised and ready to play. You can perform your piece from beginning to end
fluently and everyone is clear on the structure of the piece they are performing
You are able to cope with any problems or mistakes you make

Stage Presence

Your band has a good stage presence. Everyone looks like they are enjoying it and are playing with
energy and enthusiasm. You play with confidence
Your band performs with expression and makes a good connection to the audience
Balance, Texture and Structure

To perform a chord sequence from the tic tac toe chord sheet fluently and in time with the other
members of the group
You have a clear structure to your piece. E.g. ABA or Beginning, Middle and End

Your performance demonstrates that you have thought about the different instruments in your
piece and the texture
 5 points = they do it very well
3 points = they do it well, but some improvement needed
1 point = Not yet, you need to work on it
Band Togetherness
Each member of the band has a role and is involved in the performance and playing a
part that is challenging enough for them
The band are in time with each other and the members are listening to each together
when performing
The band are well organised and ready to play. They can perform their piece from
beginning to end fluently and everyone is clear on the structure. They cope with any
problems or mistakes they make
Stage Presence
The band has a good stage presence. Everyone looks like they are enjoying it and are
playing with energy and enthusiasm. They play with confidence, expression and
make a good connection to the audience
Musical elements
They have a clear structure to their piece and have used 2 different chord sequences
from the tic tac toe sheet
The band have thought about the musical elements e.g. using different textures and
layers, dynamics
 Band togetherness

Musical Elements Stage Presence

Originality and
Creativity