Assignment #10: Chord Progression I V vi IV

In this assignment you will be creating a I V vi IV chord progression for two sets of instruments: 1) guitar and 2) keyboard.


  • You will make the guitar part using loops.

  • You will make the keyboard part by playing and recording yourself playing each chord.

  • You can use the beat in the project or find/create one of your own.


  • Create a chord progression that follows the common pop standard I V vi IV:

  • C G A minor (Am) F


Requirements:


  • The piece should be at least 8 measures long

  • There must be a beat (use the one already there or make your own)

  • A guitar part made of loops that plays the I V vi IV chord progression (C G Am F).

  • A keyboard part (played by you) that plays the I V vi IV chord progression (C G Am F).

  • Save and export your project as an MP3. If you don't know how go here: https://bit.ly/2FSpJJQ

  • Attach the MP3 to you Google Classroom assignment (it isn't complete until you attach it and hit "Turn In").



Using the Loops:


  • You can find each of the chords in the loops section of Soundtrap.

  • Click on the loops icon, then guitar.


  • You will find a list of guitar loops. The name of the Chord will be at the end of the loop name.

  • Drag each chord into the project and then shorten it using first the loop tool, then the adjuster.

  • Each chord should last one or two measures.

Playing chords on the Keyboard


  • Now you can play the chords of the I V vi IV chord progression

  • Click "Add new Track" and choose "pianos and keyboard.


  • Use the keys of the computer to find the correct notes to play.

  • Set the loop tool to one or two measures.

  • Record yourself playing each chord along with the guitar loops.

Examples:

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