Project #1- Loops
Project #2- Fade Out Tool
Project #3- Drum Track
Project #4 - Melody
First Part:
OBJECTIVE: To compose an original melody. You may compose on Garageband.
This project will include turning in a First Draft, revising your draft, turning in a Second Draft, then adding another element (harmony, countermelody, drum beat) to your melody before submitting it as a Final Draft AUDIO FILE.
-Save final as a garage band file and an mp3
Project #5- Sampling
Notes:
Your objective for this project is to create an original song using a sample of previously composed song.
Project #6- Unit Final
- Create a track that is 32 measures long.
- You must have at least 1 bass loop, 1 drum loop, and 1 piano/organ/synth loop.
- Loops can be layered on different lines.
- Save in your desktop folder as a garage band file: (first initial last name) Project 1
- Once you are completely done, export it as an mp3 file, and save in your desktop folder.
Project #2- Fade Out Tool
- Create a 12 measure track using the fade out tool.
- You should use the master and individual track fade out
- Click mix, click fade out, and then drag the pivot points to adjust them
- Save in your desktop folder as a garage band file: (first initial last name) Project 2
- Once you are completely done, export it as an mp3 file, and save in your desktop folder.
Project #3- Drum Track
- Create a 16 measure drum track by using the midi keyboard.
- Use your ears and your creativity.
- Click add new track, click software instrument, click drum kit OR drum machine.
- Record at least: a high hat, a bass drum, and a snare drum ON THREE SEPARATE TRACKS! (record each instrument one at a time, not all at once).
- You can not have multiple instruments recorded in the same track. Only one instrument may be recorded in each track.
- Save in your desktop folder as a garage band file: (first initial last name) Project 3
- Once you are completely done, export it as an mp3 file, and save in your desktop folder.
Project #4 - Melody
First Part:
OBJECTIVE: To compose an original melody. You may compose on Garageband.
- Your melody should include motive(s) and development of the motive(s).
- Your melody should be at least 16 measures (64 beats in 4/4) long (longer if you like).
- Your melody should have a clear home tone and should be "singable" (not too many leaps).
- Your melody should be interesting to listen to (not too many steps).
- Your melody should include repetition, variation, and contrast.
- Save in your desktop folder as a garage band file: (first initial last name) Project 4
- Once you are completely done, export it as an mp3 file, and save in your desktop folder.
This project will include turning in a First Draft, revising your draft, turning in a Second Draft, then adding another element (harmony, countermelody, drum beat) to your melody before submitting it as a Final Draft AUDIO FILE.
-Save final as a garage band file and an mp3
- Save in your desktop folder as a garage band file: (first initial last name) Project 4
- Once you are completely done, export it as an mp3 file, and save in your desktop folder.
Project #5- Sampling
Notes:
- Copyright issues
- Performers who perform in the sampled work
- What is the difference between a cover and a sampled song?
- What is the difference between a loop and a sample?
Your objective for this project is to create an original song using a sample of previously composed song.
- Your sample must be recognizable from the original song, but it shouldn't be the complete song. It can be just the drumbeat, a guitar lick, a chorus, etc.
- Your new material must flow seamlessly with your sample.
- You may use more than one sample.
- Submit as an mp3.
Project #6- Unit Final
- OBJECTIVE: Using all of the Garageband techniques you have learned in this class to create a new project, or redo one of your old projects.
- Your project must be at least 32 measures long.
- This project should be something that you are proud of. Pretend you will be getting it published by a music producer, and that it will be played on your favorite radio station.
- You must use:
- At least 3 different loops (in different tracks)
- Master Track Fade Out
- Individual Track Fade Out
- The MIDI keyboard (to add a drum track or a melody)
- A sample from a previously composed song (must be recognizable from the song, but cannot be more than 10% of the song)
- This should be your most interesting project. You should spend a considerable amount of time on this. You will be sharing this with the rest of the class.
- Save in your desktop folder as a garage band file: (first initial last name) Project 6
- Once you are completely done, export it as an mp3 file, and save in your desktop folder.