Two section song
Create a song with 2 sections. Each section should have a similar beat, but a different melody and accompaniment. Remember, melody is the main part, and the accompaniment are the supporting instruments.
- Start with a rough draft of the two parts, before you make an introduction or start using more advanced tools. Each section should have a melody and accompanying instruments. Show it to the teacher before moving on.
- Once you have your main sections done, add your introduction and transitions. Use techniques like layering, automation, and the scissors tool to develop and shape the parts that you started with. This is the most important part of creating your song.
- Once you have a second draft of your song, ask one of your neighbors to listen to it. Ask them for positive feedback. Then ask the teacher for feedback on what you can do better.
- Make final adjustments to make your song as good as you can get it!
Rubric:
Form (scale of 1 to 4)
4 - The song has two distinct sections with different melodies and textures, an introduction that sets up the song, and a smooth transition between the two sections. The song shows creativity and attention to detail.
3 - The song has two distinct sections with different melodies, textures, and an introduction.
2 - The song has two sections.
1 - The song has one section.
Instrumentation (scale of 1 to 4)
4 - The song contains four main instruments plus additional instruments that add variety and maintain balance. The instruments work together in a musical way to create a genuine song-like sound.
3 - The song contains a drum part, plus low, middle, and high pitched instruments.
2 - The song contains 2-3 different types of instruments.
1 - The song contains one type of instrument.
Tools (one point for each)
1 - All parts are the same tempo and key (either by choosing parts with the same speed, or using the pitch/time stretch tool)
1 - Student uses the scissors tool to creatively and musically cut up loops in the song
1 - Student uses automation to musically affect the dynamics of the song
1 - Student builds their own beat OR uses sound effects
1 - The song is named “YOUR NAME 2-Part Song”
Vocabulary:
Melody: the MAIN part performed by ONE instrument (that isn’t bass or drums)
Accompaniment: everything else that supports the melody
Musical: something is considered musical when it contributes positively to the song. For example, using automation musically would be gradually bringing a part in. Using automation un-musically would be randomly altering the volume of an instrument.
Pitch: how high or low a sound is
Texture: how many instruments are playing at the same time
Types of instruments: drums/percussion (kick, snare, hihat, cymbals, etc.), bass, guitar, synthesizers, violin, banjo, etc.
Automation: changes in volume done automatically using the automation tool