This post is in response to a request from a student for a listening activity related to Michael Jackson's Thriller. I firmly believe that we can learn valuable lessons from all genres and styles of music, and Michael Jackson is most definitely no exception!
Listen to the Youtube video below and use it to help you answer the questions.
1. Listen to the first part of the song. Is it in a minor (sad/evil sound) key or a major (happy) key? (For those of you using the Dozen a Day books, remember: minor = cloudy day, major = sunny day).
2.Listen to the chorus when Michael Jackson sings "Thriller, thriller night." Is his voice moving up or down? In skips or steps?
3. This song is heard a lot at Hallowe'en because it has a creepy atmosphere. What creates this atmosphere? (Think about the way the music sounds, the words, and the instruments used).
Here's another song with a young Michael Jackson singing with the Jackson Five - it is VERY different. Is this piece in a major or minor key?
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