GRADE 7: Keys to Change

TASK 1 (2 pages): CRITERION A: KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING:

DUE DATE: 24th August 2022
Statement of inquiry: Innovations through time have changed the way we
communicate through music compositions.

NOTE – ONE WORD OR ONE LINE ANSWERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED CLASS TIME OF 2 LESSONS TO FINISH THIS TASK

IN YOUR INTRODUCTION FOR THE RESEARCH ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

● Who invented the piano and when? Give some details.
● Describe how sound is produced on an acoustic piano.
● Besides harpsichord, name another instrument that has a keyboard arrangement
similar to the piano. Mention two main differences between this instrument and the
piano.
● What is the major scale? How is it constructed? Give an example.

LISTEN AND ANALYSE “EASY ON ME” BY ADELE

Link for the song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2YRfvOHAk

● What is the structure of the song? Please list timestamps or lyrics to identify the
different sections.
● What is the tempo of the song?
● How have dynamics been used in the song?
● Identify the instruments used in the song.

You must create a bibliography of your sources

Include relevant images, quotes etc. and all must be cited in MLA format

SAMPLE RESOURCES:
Piano Lessons for Kids: The History of the Piano - YouTube
Major scales: Everything you need to know in 7 minutes - YouTube
Learn Popular Music Song Structure - YouTube
HELP! What's a VERSE, CHORUS, & BRIDGE? (Songwriting 101) - YouTube

KEYS TO CHANGE: TASK SPECIFIC CLARIFICATIONS

 Criterion A: Knowing and understanding

Maximum: 8

Achievement Descriptors Task specific clarification

0 The student does not reach a standard described The student does not reach a standard described
by any of the descriptors below. by any of the descriptors below.

1-2 The student: The student:

I. demonstrates limited awareness of the I. demonstrates limited awareness of the

Piano and Song Structure, including Piano and Song Structure, including
limited use of appropriate language limited use of music language .

3-4 The student: The student:

I. demonstrates adequate awareness of the I. demonstrates adequate awareness of the

Piano and Song Structure, including Piano and Song Structure, including
adequate use of appropriate language adequate use of music language

5-6 The student: The student:

I. demonstrates substantial awareness of I. demonstrates substantial awareness of

the Piano and Song Structure, including the Piano and Song Structure, including
substantial use of appropriate language substantial use of music language.

7-8 The student: The student:

I. demonstrates excellent awareness of the I. demonstrates excellent awareness of the

Piano and Song Structure, including Piano and Song Structure, including
excellent use of appropriate language substantial use of music language.