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Technology I Assignments
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Welcome
to Music Technology I
This
class will explore how to create music using various
software applications.
In this class you will be creating your own songs, editing
MP3, creating techno/dance mixes, Podcasts and more! You
must be able to work independently and on your own.
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| Thursday March 4, 2010 |
| Mixcraft Assignment # 3 Rhythm Section |
| Over the past week you have learned about drum beats, bass lines and chords. Now you will put it all together in this assignment. For Mixcraft Assignment # 3 Rhythm Section you will be creating a Rhythm Section (Drum Set, Bass, Guitar/Keyboard ) from scratch. |
| Criteria for Mixcraft Assignment #3 Rhythm Section |
| 1. Length: - Each track must be 24 measures long |
| 2. Sounds: Can be any sounds (patches) you wish. |
| 3. Volume Changes - you must show volume changes using the volume line (Green Point) |
| 4. Final Product will be mixed down as a MP3 - Go to File - then click on Mixdown to - select MP3 |
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| Helpful Hints: |
| 1. Practice your parts first before recording. This will save you time! |
| 2. Listen to your friends projects. This will give you ideas if you are stuck on what to play. |
| Have fun! |
| Due Date: - Wednesday March 10, 2010 |
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| Wednesday March 3, 2010 |
| Chords in Mixcraft |
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| Tuesday February 23, 2010 |
| Basslines in Mixcraft |
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| 1. C Blues File - Download into your network folder then open in Mixcraft. |
| 2. Use the notes (C,D, E, F, G) on the piano pictured below |
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| 3. Practice playing whole notes (4 beats per note) for the entire progression below. |
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| 4. This will take some time. Don't get frustrated. |
| 5. Record when you feel ready. The more you practice first the easier the recording will be. |
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| Friday February 19, 2010 |
| Mixcraft Assignment # 1 - Phatty Drum Beats! |
| Record a drum loop consisting of the following: |
| 1. Bass Drum |
| 2. Snare Drum |
| 3. Cymbals |
| 4. (optional) - TomToms, hand claps, Hammer of Thor! etc |
| Length: 10 Seconds |
| Loop Created: 30 Seconds |
| Loop must contain at least one effect |
| Loop must show volume change (hint - Green line, add points) |
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| Drum Loop must be in time - Use the metronome |
| Drum Loop can be any style you wish |
| Practice first before recording. This will save you time. |
| Have Fun! |
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| Due Date: End of Class - Monday February 22, 2010 |
| Save File as Mixcraft #1 |
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| Tuesday February 9, 2010 |
| Mixcraft |
| Creating Drum Beats. |
| Adding Effects to MIDI tracks - Instrument Tracks |
| Editing MIDI in the Piano Roll editor |
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| Monday February 8, 2010 |
| Learn more about Mixcraft! |
| Listen to music created with Mixcraft ! |
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| Friday February 5, 2010 |
| Complete JamStudio Assignment # 1 |
| Start MIDI and Mixcraft |
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| Wednesday/Thursday Feb 3-4, 2010 |
| JamStudio Assignment # 1 |
Create 4 separate jam studio songs in each of the following forms
Song 1 - (ABAB)
Song 2 - (AABA)
Song 3 - ABA Form
Song 4 - Other (not the same as 1-3)
Each section in each song needs to be AT LEAST 8 bars long.
Sections need to have different instruments/loops between them.
Bonus: Include and introduction/ending in addition to regular form
Example: Intro-A-A-B-A-Ending
Save your files as:
Your class period Ex. Per4 with Your initials and either 1, 2, 3, 4 for which song file it is.
Ex - Per4AA1
You must save 4 files on the public share folder for this assignment.
Remember you are sharing these songs not only with me but with the world so submit your best work possible.
Assignment is due by the end of class on Friday February 5, 2010 |
| Friday January 29, 2010 |
| Sound System Test |
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Tuesday January 26, 2010 |
| Review Sound Systems |
| Start Microphones and Effects |
| Complete Definitions and Questions |
Register for a FREE Account on JamStudio - See Mr. S or Mrs. Morin for code
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Thursday January 21, 2010
Things you
will need for class.
1. Headphones
2. Flash Drive (optional)
Course
Overview
Use
of Network Folders
Overview
of Music Technology Website
Create
a new folder inside of your network
folder
("My Documents")
Name the folder - MUSIC TECH
Inside of that folder create the
following new folders
1. Sound Systems
2. MIDI/BIAB
3. Master Tracks
4. IPOD
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID
7. Final Project
Definitions
and Questions
Sound
Systems
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High School - Major Besse Drive - Torrington, Connecticut 06790 - Office
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