Write a one page introduction to your paper.
Start by answering the question - Why did you choose this topic?
Then - What did you know about the topic before you started the research?
Then - What did you find out that you didn't know when you started?
And finally - What kind of paper are you going to write: Compare and contrast, analysis of problem, factual report or review?
Then put your thesis statement.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Homework 2010-2011 C5 #4
After reading the material you selected in HW#3, write your thesis statement. Your thesis statement should not be in the form of a question. It should be what you believe is the answer to that question. You do not need to have proof yet.
Guidelines for Music Research Paper
1. The topic must be something relating to music.
2. Any source quoted directly must be notated in the end notes on the last page.
3. The final paper must be typewritten.
4. The paper should be approximately 5 pages in MS Word, using 12 point, Times font, double spaced, including the endnotes.
5. The endnotes should be in the MLA format with the notes in order of appearance with the number in superscript AFTER the citation in the text and BEFORE the source in the endnotes. You can get superscript by clicking the superscript button in the Formatting Palette in MS word.
A good source for information on the format for the research paper is here: http://www.aresearchguide.com/1steps.html
2. Any source quoted directly must be notated in the end notes on the last page.
3. The final paper must be typewritten.
4. The paper should be approximately 5 pages in MS Word, using 12 point, Times font, double spaced, including the endnotes.
5. The endnotes should be in the MLA format with the notes in order of appearance with the number in superscript AFTER the citation in the text and BEFORE the source in the endnotes. You can get superscript by clicking the superscript button in the Formatting Palette in MS word.
A good source for information on the format for the research paper is here: http://www.aresearchguide.com/1steps.html
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Homework 2010-2011 C5 #3
List five sources of credible information that you might use to develop your research paper.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Homework 2010-2011 C5 #1
Your class project is a research paper that focuses on some aspect of music. For your first homework of this cycle decide on a research topic for you class project.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Homework 2011 C4 #9-12
Answer the following questions:
Homework #12
What is the fifth (so) of the following chords?
1. C
2. A
3. G
4. F
5. Bb
6. Eb
7. F#
Homework #11
For the drum kit:
1. What is the downbeat?
2. What is the backbeat?
3. What is a high hat?
4. What was it originally called? Why?
5. Who invented the drum kit?
6. What is swing feel?
7. Where do you usually play a ride pattern?
Homework #10
1. In the standard rock beat, on what beats does the bass drum play?
2. How is a rim shot played?
3. Name one difference between a ride cymbal and a crash cymbal.
4. What is syncopation?
5. What is the difference between a shuffle and swing?
6. How do drummers play a closed roll?
7. What fingers are used to grip a drumstick?
Homework #9
1. What is the difference between an E minor chord and and E major chord?
2. What fingering shape does an A minor chord have?
3. Do you usually say major when talking about an E major chord?
4. What does a capo do?
5. What do you call making the same shapes on the guitar sound higher?
6. How many eighth notes per beat are there in 12/8 time?
7. What are the new chords in this GB Basic guitar lesson #4?
Due Monday, March 14, or Monday March 21, 2011 if by email (albertwestside@gmail.com).
Homework #12
What is the fifth (so) of the following chords?
1. C
2. A
3. G
4. F
5. Bb
6. Eb
7. F#
Homework #11
For the drum kit:
1. What is the downbeat?
2. What is the backbeat?
3. What is a high hat?
4. What was it originally called? Why?
5. Who invented the drum kit?
6. What is swing feel?
7. Where do you usually play a ride pattern?
Homework #10
1. In the standard rock beat, on what beats does the bass drum play?
2. How is a rim shot played?
3. Name one difference between a ride cymbal and a crash cymbal.
4. What is syncopation?
5. What is the difference between a shuffle and swing?
6. How do drummers play a closed roll?
7. What fingers are used to grip a drumstick?
Homework #9
1. What is the difference between an E minor chord and and E major chord?
2. What fingering shape does an A minor chord have?
3. Do you usually say major when talking about an E major chord?
4. What does a capo do?
5. What do you call making the same shapes on the guitar sound higher?
6. How many eighth notes per beat are there in 12/8 time?
7. What are the new chords in this GB Basic guitar lesson #4?
Due Monday, March 14, or Monday March 21, 2011 if by email (albertwestside@gmail.com).
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Guidelines for the Cycle 4 class project song
1. The song must be created in school.
2. The song can have up to 3 collaborators. The collaborators must be current students in the music class.
3. The song must have a chord progression.
4. The song must have 3 distinct sections. Two of the sections must repeat at least twice.
5. If the song does not have lyrics then it must have a melody line played on a solo instrument.
6. The song must be submitted before March 18, 2011.
2. The song can have up to 3 collaborators. The collaborators must be current students in the music class.
3. The song must have a chord progression.
4. The song must have 3 distinct sections. Two of the sections must repeat at least twice.
5. If the song does not have lyrics then it must have a melody line played on a solo instrument.
6. The song must be submitted before March 18, 2011.
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