Dear Sis,
This is the fourth of ten parts in our Music Appreciation lesson plan series. If you are just finding us now, the text that corresponds with these lessons is Music is… by Stephen T. Johnson.
Heavy Metal Music
A note for parents: Much of the heavy metal scene is not fit for our most precious learners, but I hope this serves as a family friendly sampling.
Week Fourteen
Approximately 20 minutes
Read playful narration “Heavy Metal is…” text.
- Encourage your pre-reader to try to repeat the song and sing along. Being silly with your kids is a great way to catch their interest.
- If you have multiple learners you can make a game of it and see who can give the best performance by family vote.
Listen to Sample One: “Space Trucking” by Deep Purple
Listen to Sample Two: “Back Street Kids” by Black Sabbath
Listen to Sample Three: “Godzilla” by Blue Oyster Cult
Week Fifteen
Approximately 20 minutes
Read “HEAVY METAL” history text.
Listen to The “History of Metal” with Andrea Boma Boccarusso
Week Sixteen
Approximately 20 minutes
Read about the “INSTRUMENTS” used in this genre.
Listen to Sample Four: “Live to Rock (Rock to Live)” by Dokken
Listen to Sample Five: “Can’t Live Without You” by Scorpions
Listen to Sample Six: “Black Star” by Yngwie Malmsteen
Week Seventeen
Approximately 20 minutes
When heavy metal and classical music converge, it is a new twist on both genres. Music always has a way of sneaking out of any box we try to put it in!
Listen to our Classical to Heavy Metal samples:
Discuss with your learner the similarities and differences of each version of “Winter.”
Listen to our Heavy Metal to Classical samples:
Discuss with your learner the similarities and differences of each version of “Bring Me to Life.”
Optional Project: Help your learner find a cover of one of their favorite songs that is in a completely different genre.
Please tell us about your experience in the comment section. Stay tuned for the fifth installment: Hip Hop (Weeks 18-19).
Happy Homeschooling!
Love,
b