MusProd Unit 1: Introduction
Unit Resources:
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Study your Unit 1 Vocabulary:
There will be a vocabulary quiz at the end of the unit.
Lesson 1.1:
Computer Input/Output and MIDI
Before we can make music together, we first need to know a bit about how to make our computers and keyboards work together. In this lesson, we'll learn about how our MIDI keyboard connects to our computer
Lesson 1.2:
Piano Basics Lesson 1a
In our first few sessions, we learned about the classroom procedures and expectations in the music room. Now it is time to actually start making some music. In the Piano Basics Slide Deck, let's review the Introduction and then move on to complete the two parts of Lesson 1a. We'll start by learning to play Hot Cross Buns, then we'll learn how to record our playing and even compose our own short melody using the same form as Hot Cross Buns.
This lesson uses only the first three fingers on our right hand (thumb, index finger, and middle finger). Make sure that you are placing your thumb on the C key, Your index finger on the D key, and your middle finger on the E key.
Lesson 1.4:
Assignment 1.4 - First Track
This will be our first lesson and assignment in the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). For this class, we use a website called Soundtrap as our DAW. Check out the lesson slides below to learn about getting around the DAW, and when it is time to complete your assignment, make sure you watch the video demonstration found on the assignment slide below.
Lesson 1.5:
Piano Basics Lesson 3a
In our first few sessions, we learned about the classroom procedures and expectations in the music room. Now it is time to actually start making some music. In the Piano Basics Slide Deck, let's review the Introduction and then move on to complete the two parts of Lesson 1a. We'll start by learning to play Hot Cross Buns, then we'll learn how to record our playing and even compose our own short melody using the same form as Hot Cross Buns.
Lesson 1.6:
Assignment 1.6 - Ode to Joy Remix
In our first few sessions, we learned about the classroom procedures and expectations in the music room. Now it is time to actually start making some music. In the Piano Basics Slide Deck, let's review the Introduction and then move on to complete the two parts of Lesson 1a. We'll start by learning to play Hot Cross Buns, then we'll learn how to record our playing and even compose our own short melody using the same form as Hot Cross Buns.