SeventhGrade,GeneralMusic: CreatinganOriginalCmpsitininABAFrmusing Garageband MindyRubinlicht UpdatedJanuary2015
CmpsingtwmeldiesinABAfrmusingGarageband LessnLength:Tw%three,frtyminutesessins;tw,80minutesessins Objectives/LearningIntentins:WeAreLearningT 1. Cmpsetwrhythmsin4/4timeusingavarietyfntevalues. 2. Applymeldiccmpsitintechniqueturrhythms,creatingtwmeldiesin cntrastingtnalities. 3. CreateanarrangementfthetwmeldiesusingGaragebandsftware. ReadinessStatement:StudentsAlreadyUnderstand 1. Basiccmpsitinin4/4timeusingquarter,eighth,sixteenth,dtted,half,whleandrest ntevalues. 2. Differencesbetweenmajrandminrtnalities. 3. ThebasicsfGaragebandsftwareandhwteasilynavigatetheprgram. 4. ABAFrminmusic;mdifiedABAfrmwithintrductin,transitinsandutr NAfMEStandards Materials RhythmicCmpsitinwrksheetandrubric MeldicCmpsitinwrksheetsandrubric GaragebandStepbyStepdirectins PrjectRubric Maclaptps Meldicinstrument(keybard/bells) Prcedures Cmpsing)A)Rhythm:))One,)frty)minute)sessin, Studentswillfindapartnerandwrktgethertcreatearhythmicexamplethatistw measuresinlength,4/4timeandusesavarietyfntes/rests., T.willshwexemplarsftheassignment,andstudentswilldiscusstheexpectatinsf theassignmentbasedntheexemplars., S.willsubmitrughdraftstteacherfrfrmativeassessmentpurpses, S.willrevisetheirrhythmsuntilallexpectatinsaremet, S.willreferttherubricfrguidelinesandclarificatins., T.willwrkwithanygrupprivatelytensurethecnceptismettthehighestf expectatins. Cmpsing)The)Meldies:))One:Tw,)frty)minute)sessins), Studentswillusetherhythmstheycmpsedlastclasstapplypitchesandcreatetw meldies;majrandminr, T.distributesMeldic(Cmpsitin(Wrksheettstudents., T.leadssmalldiscussinnwhatmakesagdmeldy Flw,tnality,varietyfntes Nttjumpyrdispleasingttheear, T.demnstrateshwtusethewrksheettcreatetwmeldies(majr/minr)., T.shwsexemplarsfmeldiesandasksstudentstprvidefeedbacktseeifmeldies meetexpectatins.
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Name: Rhythm Cmpsitin Assignment (10 pints) Directins: cmpse 2 measures f rhythm in 4/4 time using basic rhythmic ntatin. Clap yur rhythm 4 4 measure 1 measure 2 Directins: With a partner Cmpse 4 measures f rhythm in 4/4 time using basic rhythmic ntatin. Clap yur rhythm 4 4 measure 1 measure 2 measure 3 measure 4
Rhythmic Cmpsitin and Perfrmance Rubric Students will cmpse 4 measures in 4/4 time using a variety f ntes and rests(quarter rest, quarter nte, half nte, sixteenth ntes, eighth ntes and triplets) in mixed patterns and then clap the rhythm accurately with a cnsistent temp and steady beat. Criteria 4 (Excellent) Demnstrates a thrugh and extensive understanding f rhythmic cncepts, pssesses ability t g beynd rhythmic cncepts that are evaluated in this curse 3 (Prficient) Demnstrates a prficient understanding f rhythmic cncepts, pssesses ability t g beynd rhythmic cncepts that are evaluated in this curse) 2 (Basic) Demnstrates a basic understanding f the rhythmic cncepts evaluated in this curse 1 (Needs Imprvement) Demnstrates Partial understanding f the rhythmic cncepts evaluated in this curse) 0 (Unsatisfactry) Lacks a basic understanding f fundamental rhythmic cncepts evaluated in this curse) Cmpsed Rhythm All measures cntain the crrect number f beats and each measure includes a variety f required ntes in mixed patterns. Students use mre advanced rhythmic cncepts such as: Dtted quarter, eighth rest, skip-ti, tika-ti, ti-tika. All measures cntain the crrect number f beats and each measure includes a variety f required ntes in mixed patterns At least 3 measures cntain the crrect number f beats and each measure includes at least ne f each type f required nte: quarter rest, quarter nte, half nte, sixteenth nte, eighth nte, triplet At least 2 measures cntain the crrect number f beats and each measure includes at least ne f each type f required nte: quarter rest, quarter nte, half nte, sixteenth nte, eighth nte, triplet N measures cntain the crrect number f beats and the same rhythmic ntes are used repetitively *Des nt use a rest Rhythmic Perfrmance Accuracy (Clapping and Saying the rhythm syllable) The 4 measure rhythm is perfrmed with cmplete accuracy and with musicality The 4 measure rhythm is perfrmed with cmplete accuracy At least 3 measures are perfrmed with cmplete accuracy At least 2 measures are perfrmed accurately Rhythms are attempted but mst are perfrmed inaccurately. Temp and Steady Beat The temp and steady beat is accurate and cnsistent thrughut the 4 measure rhythm cmpsitin, perfrmed with musicality The temp and steady beat is accurate and cnsistent thrughut the 4-measure rhythm cmpsitin. N pauses/rushes The temp and steady beat is maintained, may have tw r less pauses/rushes The temp and steady beat is maintained, may have three r mre pauses r rushes The temp and steady beat is cnsistently unsteady thrughut the entire piece. Mre than 4 pauses/rushes
NAMES: Meldic Cmpsitin Wrksheet Objectives: 1. Yu will cmpse TWO DIFFERENT meldies. One in Majr the ther in Minr. 2. Yu will be using yur tw-measure rhythm cmpsitin yu have already created. Yu will be using yur partner s tw-measure cmpsitin as well. 3. Yur rhythm will be either MAJOR/MINOR and yur partner s rhythm will be the ppsite f what yu chse 4. Yu will fllw the directins belw fr the best utcme. MAJOR SCALE: C D E F G A B C MINOR SCALE: C D Eb F G Ab B C Step 1: Cpy yur rhythm r yur partner s Rhythm Cmpsitin belw in the Meldy #1 sectin. Step 2: Determine if this will be in Majr r Minr Step 3: Place the nte name C n the first and last nte f the rhythm. Step 4: Put the nte G smewhere in the middle f the rhythm Step 5: Fill in the rest f the ntes by stepping, skipping r keeping the pitches same. Step 6: Play yur meldy n the bells/keys and make any changes t make it sund appealing. Step 7: Shw yur meldy t Mrs. Rubinlicht fr apprval. Step 8: Once given apprval, write a gd cpy f this meldy n the Meldy Wrksheet Gd Cpy Step 9: Repeat the abve steps with the ther persn s cmpsitin. Make sure that Meldy #2 is the ppsite tnality (majr/minr) than Meldy #1. MELODY #1 ( MAJOR/MINOR circle ne): First tw measures f yur rhythmic cmpsitin here: MELODY #2 (MAJOR/MINOR circle ne): Last tw measures f yur rhythmic cmpsitin here:
Meldic Cmpsitin Rubric Students will cmpse a 4 measure meldy in 4/4 time using their previusly cmpsed rhythm, where the first tw measures are in majr and the last tw measures are in minr. Students will use the step, skip, and same nte cmpsitin strategy learned in class. Criteria Majr Meldy 4 (Excellent) Demnstrates a thrugh and extensive understanding f meldic cncepts Pssesses ability t g beynd meldic cncepts that are evaluated in this curse All measures use ntes relevant t the C majr scale. Shws advance musicality in cmpsitin. 3 (Prficient) Demnstrates a prficient understanding f meldic cncepts. All measures use ntes relevant t the C majr scale. 2 (Basic) Demnstrates basic understanding f the meldic cncepts evaluated in this curse At least 3 measures cntain ntes that are relevant t the C majr scale. 1 (Needs Imprvement) Demnstrates Partial understanding f the meldic cncepts evaluated in this curse At least 2 measures cntain ntes that are relevant t the C majr scale 0 (Unsatisfactry) Lacks a basic understanding f fundamental meldic cncepts evaluated in this curse N ntes are used that are relevant t the C Majr Scale Minr Meldy Majr Meldic Cntur All measures use ntes relevant t the C minr scale, shws advance musicality in cmpsitin Meldy is lyrical and interesting. Meldy uses step, skip, same strategy learned in class. Meldy starts and ends n Middle C. Meldy shws musicality and advanced cmpsitin skills All measures use ntes relevant t the C majr scale. Meldy is lyrical and interesting. Meldy uses step, skip, same strategy learned in class. Meldy starts and ends n Middle C At least 3 measures cntain ntes that are relevant t the C majr scale. Meldy is smewhat lyrical and interesting. At least 3 measures f the meldy were created using step, skip, and same nte strategy learned in class. Meldy started and ended n Middle C At least 2 measures cntain ntes that are relevant t the C majr scale N ntes are used that are relevant t the C minr Scale Meldy is smewhat lyrical Meldy is nt lyrical and nt and interesting. At least 2 interesting. Ntes were measures f the meldy were selected at randm and did nt created using step, skip, and use the step, skip and same nte same nte strategy learned in cmpsitin strategy learned in class. Meldy started and class. Meldy did nt start r ended n Middle C end n Middle C. Minr Meldic Cntur Meldy is lyrical and interesting. Meldy uses step, skip, same strategy learned in class. Meldy starts and ends n Middle C. Meldy shws musicality and advanced cmpsitin skills Meldy is lyrical and interesting. Meldy uses step, skip, same strategy learned in class. Meldy starts and ends n Middle C Meldy is smewhat lyrical and interesting. At least 3 measures f the meldy were created using step, skip, and same nte strategy learned in class. Meldy started and ended n Middle C Meldy is smewhat lyrical Meldy is nt lyrical and nt and interesting. At least 2 interesting. Ntes were measures f the meldy were selected at randm and did nt created using step, skip, and use the step, skip and same nte same nte strategy learned in cmpsitin strategy learned in class. Meldy started and class. Meldy did nt start r ended n Middle C end n Middle C.
Names: Meldic Cmpsitin Assignment Gd Cpy (10 pints) Meldy #1: Majr r Minr (circle ne) 4 4 Meldy #2: Majr r Minr (circle ne) 4 4
HMajr/Minr Meldy Prject H Objective: Yu will create an arrangement f yur riginal meldies in an ABA frm. Yu will als include an intr, utr and transitins between sectins. PART I: FINDING LOOPS FOR YOUR PROJECT Step 1: Opening Garageband: Open GarageBand n yur desktp by clicking the guitar icn Chse FILE>NEW>NEW PROJECT>LOOPS>CHOOSE> Save the prject as SAMPLE, then click CREATE Nte: This is just a sample fr yu t find lps, nt yur final prject Step 2: Auditin Lps: Use the Lp Brwser, find lps in the fllwing categries that fit yur sng. Write belw. ALL DRUMS (4 lps) 1. 2. 3. 4. WORLD (3 lps) 1. 2. 3. FX (2 lps ) 1. 2. BASS (2 Lps) 1. 2. STRINGS (2 Lps) 1. 2. PERCUSSION (2 Lps) 1. 2. SYNTHS (2 lps) 1. 2. ANY CATEGORY (lk thrugh any ther categries that caught yur interest and write an additin 3 lps) 1. 2. 3. Quit garageband by pressing Q, DO NOT SAVE
Quit garageband by pressing Q, DO NOT SAVE Mve the file yu created t the trashcan t be deleted PART II: PUTTING YOUR MELODIES INTO THE MIX Step 1: Opening yur custmized file Click n yur desktp in a blank space. It shuld say Finder at the tp left f the screen. Lg nt the netwrk by pressing: K (cmmand + K) Chse smb://kv-res/users and Click cnnect Yu must type in YOUR netwrk name and passwrd. Navigate t my utbx (Teachers>MRubinli>Outbx) Find the file with yur name n it and duble click. (ex. Rubinlicht, 7Red.band) When the file pens select FILE>SAVE AS; Change the lcatin t DESKTOP and SAVE Yur file shuld lk smething like this Step 2: Inserting lps int yur prject (A Sectin Lps) Open the lp brwser Turn n the cycle buttn by pressing (this keeps yur meldy n repeat) A yellw bar shuld appear abve yur tracks if yu ve dne this crrectly. Mve the yellw bar ver the A sectin Press Play and chse a lp frm the brwser that matches yur meldy. D nt insert anything int yur prject until yu re sure it matches. ***(Yu d nt have t use the lps yu fund in PART I, yu can if yu want)*** Find the lp yu wish t insert Click and drag that lp under the A sectin area. This will set up a new track. Find additinal lps that match yur A sectin. Yu may have up t 4 lps fr each sectin. Yu may use any lp that gives a number f beats in the lp brwser, nt nes that give time (ex. 12 beats NOT 00:33) Lengthen lps by placing the muse in the upper right crner f the lp until yu see Crp lps by placing the muse in the lwer right crner f the lp until yu see In rder t assure that each A sectin is identical, cpy and paste the lps yu have chsen t the 2 nd A sectin (starting at Measure 15) C= COPY V= PASTE Step 3: Inserting lps int yur prject (B Sectin Lps) Mve the cycle bar ver the B sectin Chse the lp(s) yu wish t insert (the lps must be different frm the A sectin) Use any lp that gives a number f beats, nt nes that give time Yu may have up t 4 lps fr each sectin ---If yu have dne steps 2 and 3 crrectly, yur prject will lk like this--------
Step 4: Creating Intr, Outr and Transitins using varius lps. Turn yur Cycle buttn ff. Open yur Lp Brwser and chse frm the lps yu have written dwn, that will wrk fr yur intr/transitin/utr sectin. Yu may use any lp, including timed lps. I suggest pairing any time lp with a shaker, it sunds nice. Step 5: Change the instruments fr Track 1 and Track 2 Highlight track 1. Chse the icn frm the bttm right. Change the instrument frm Keybard t yur desired instrument Repeat prcess fr Track 2 Step 6: Adjusting track vlume and Inserting a Master Vlume Track and fade ut Make sure each track is balanced. We shuld always hear yur meldy lud and clear. Adjust vlumes n individual tracks by using Vlume Cntrls. Frm the Garageband Menu, select TRACK>SHOW MASTER TRACK This ptin allws yu t adjust the vlume f yur whle piece. Yu will see a purple line n the bttm f yur screen Click n the line t plt pints where yu want the fade ut t start, yu will see a marker placed n the line. Click anther pint n the timeline, where yu want the fade ut t stp, and then drag it dwn. If yu ve dne that crrectly, it shuld lk like this: Step 7: ALL THE EXTRAS Adding Vcals, End Temp Fade-Out T create a Temp Fade Out
T create a Temp Fade Out In the lwer left hand crner, find where it says Master Vlume Click the dwn arrw until yu see Master Temp and select that. Plt pints n the purple line t create a temp fade ut (end). If yu ve dne this crrectly, it shuld lk smething like this: T add vcals: (Track>New Track>Real Instrument) T recrd vcals: Make sure the vcal track is highlighted, and yur headphnes are n, then click the red recrd buttn and sing/speak. T change vcals effects: duble click n the vice track and change the vice. Step 8: DOUBLE CHECKING AND Saving Yur Wrk Use the RUBRIC/CHECKLIST belw t make sure yu have everything dne File>Save Exit ut f Garageband Give Ms. Rubinlicht yur cmputer s she can transfer yur prject. RUBRIC/CHECKLIST EVALUATION POINTS WORTH INTRO, OUTRO, TRANSITION: Yu have apprpriate lps fr yur intrductin, utr and transitins The lps are apprpriate in length A and B Sectins: Yu have written dwn the 20 lps yu listened t abve. Yu have inserted lps (up t 4) fr each sectin The lps are the same in bth A sectins The lps g well tgether and match the meldy Vlume Adjustments: Yu have adjusted the vlume fr each track Yu shuld be able t hear the meldy fr each sectin clearly 15 pints 15 Pints 15 pints POINTS EARNED Cmments Master Vlume Track: Yu have created a fade ut in yur piece using Saving: the Master Vlume feature Yu have saved yur prject nt the desktp 5 pints 5 pints Creativity/Extras: Yu have added extra features such as: Vice recrding, Temp-Fade-Outs. TOTAL: 55 Pints