JUICE LESSON PLAN

Who is teaching which lines?

Guitar - Carrie
Bass - Mackenzie
Lyrics/Aux Percussion - Rose
Drums - Rachel

Outcome/Objective:
Students will perform Juice by Lizzo with an understanding of each musical part, including
guitar, bass, drumset, vocals, and handheld percussion.

Sequence:
Guitar Time with Queen Goodson
1. Strumming pattern
○ Students will practice strumming the guitar open on quarter notes at the same
tempo as the song.
2. Chords
○ Each chord will be taught in order of appearance in the song
■ Em → G7 → CM7 → D7
○ Em
■ Play this chord on quarter notes
○ G7
■ Play this chord on quarter notes
○ *If time*Transition: Em → G7
■ Four quarter notes of Em → four quarter notes of G7
○ CM7
■ Play this chord on quarter notes
○ *If time*Transition: G7 → CM7
■ Four quarter notes of G7 → four quarter notes of CM7
○ D7
■ Play this chord on quarter notes
○ *If time*Transition: CM7 → D7
■ Four quarter notes of CM7 → four quarter notes of D7
3. Chords in time w/ strumming pattern
○ The first two chords are strummed four times Ask students how the last two
chords are different based on the tab
■ CM7 is strummed 6 times and D7 is strummed 2 times
○ Try chords altogether in pattern
○ Done!
Bass
Present the rhythm
● Demonstrate the rhythm for the bass line
○ Have them tap the rhythm with me

Present notes
● Show them E
○ Have them play the rhythm on E
● Show them G
○ Have them play the rhythm on G
● Show them C
○ Have them play the rhythm on C
● Show them D
○ Have them play the rhythm on D

Put it all together

● Have them play through the chord progression twice in rhythm

Drumset
● Keep students in their seats but have them put down guitar
● *Change Slide
● Begin teaching orally with written instructions on slide while doing the movements
○ First me, then you is the best way for classroom management and for breaking
this down
● “The beat is on the screen if you need it but otherwise follow me!”
○ Begin with bass (1 +3) 2 bars demonstrating 2 bars for students
○ Add in left hand (2 4) 2 bars demonstrating 2 bars for students
○ If students are ready, add in eighths in right hand!
○ If you get messed up or mixed up, stick with just bass and left hand!
● Once students seem to be more confident, invite one up!
○ After four bars, add a fill!
● Try to have at least 3 students that haven’t done drum set yet

Lyrics-
1. Students will listen to the song to understand the rhythms as well as the style of singing.
2. After listening to the song, I (Rose) will teach the lyrics by rote.
a. Teacher: Let’s learn the verse!
- Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Don't say it 'cause I know I'm cute. (Ooh, baby.)
Louis down to my drawers,
 LV all on my shoes. (Ooh, baby.)
I be drippin' so much sauce,
Gotta girl looking like RAGÚ. (Ooh, baby.)
Lit up like a crystal ball,
That's cool, baby, so is you.
That's how I roll.
b. Teacher: Now let’s learn the pre-chorus!
- If I'm shinin', everybody gonna shine.
I was born like this, don't even gotta try.
I'm like chardonnay, get better over time.
Heard you say I'm not the baddest, girl, you lie.

c. Teacher: Now the chorus!

- It ain't my fault that I'm out here gettin' loose,
Gotta blame it on the Goose,
Gotta blame it on my juice, baby.
- It ain't my fault that I'm out here makin' news,
I'm the pudding in the proof,
Gotta blame it on my juice.
- Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee.
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice.
Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee.
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice.
d. Teacher: Do you think you’re ready to put it all together now?
e. Teacher will have the students sing the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus together.

Added Percussion - Guiro & Shaker

1. Teacher will have students listen to the song again and see if they can pick out any other
instruments that are playing besides guitar, bass, and drum-set.
2. Teacher will then have volunteers come up and play the guiro and shaker.

Assessment: Once all instruments are taught, students will choose an instrument that they will
play and perform the song together including the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus.