lesson 7

Les Paul Musician, Inventor, Sound Pioneer: Influence on Today's Music

essential question

Why do you think Les Paul’s work and life has had an impact on music and technology?

Standards Used for the Study Unit

  • Wisconsin Standards For Music Brochure PDF
  • I can explore and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music by reading, singing and/or playing an instrument. (MG2.P.6.i)
  • Utilize appropriate music terminology in the evaluation /reflection of music performances. ( MG3.R.7.i)

Classroom Lesson Activities / Resources

h

Student Workbook

Scrapbook

Article: Les Paul: Inventor and Performer

v

Vocabulary from Quizlet

Multi-Track Recording Activity Materials

Let’s Create
Script for video
How High the Moon Score – Adaptation with parts 2 & 3 created by J. Palkowski.
Part 3
Part 2
Melody
Class Part

Video and Music Clips

Lover by Les Paul
How High the Moon by Les Paul & Mary Ford
TikiToki Les Paul: A Music Legend – timeline

Multimedia

Les Paul – Musician, Inventor, and Sound Pioneer

Les Paul: The Search for the New Sound Activities Page

Les Paul: The Search for the New Sound from Wisconsin Biographies

Prezi Presentations

There are three Prezi presentations for use depending on the reading level of students. These are outlined below.

Below Grade Level

Full Prezi
Musician
Inventor
Sound Pioneer

At Grade Level

Full Prezi
Musician
Inventor
Sound Pioneer

Above Grade Level

Full Prezi
Musician
Inventor
Sound Pioneer