In this assignment you will create your own 12-bar blues using the samples of guitar and drums found in the Soundtrap link. You will follow this recipe for creating a 12-bar Blues:

When you open the project you will see a drum track and three tracks below with three different colors:

Each chord is labeled by its scale degree

Purple: I Chord

Blue: IV Chord

Orange: V Chord

Use the loop tool to elongate blocks:

To copy and paste a block:

• Select the block (it should become darker)

• Hold "Command ⌘" and press "C." This copies the block.

• Move the time needle to where you want the block to be pasted

• Hold "Command ⌘" and press "V." This pastes the block.

If you are having trouble figuring out the 12-bar Blues structure, watch the tutorial. You can also do this alternative assignment which has a guiding track:

Assignment 7: 12-Bar Blues (Scaffolded)