Loops and Dynamics

In this section, we will learn about loops and dynamics in music. From the start, we will connect the concept of loops to the familiar concept of repetition that is in almost all types of music. We will transfer this knowledge to using for-loops in TunePad. We will also explore different musical elements and characteristics that add interest to music including timbre and dynamics.

Part 1: Repetition in Music

• 30 minutes - opening activity Module 2 Part 1: Repetition In Music

• 10 minutes - Hat’s Off DropBook activity

• 20 minutes - For Loop Drum Circle--- here you’ll find a series of for loops. Pick a track and code the track so that it takes up 4 beats and loops without an unwanted gap

Prompting questions:

1. What do you think the ‘i’ means?

2. What do you think the number in the parenthesis after ‘range’ means?

3. What happens when you change the beat value?

Part 2: Repetition in Code

• 15 minutes - Mystery Melody

• Showcase of Challenge #1

• Introduction to Challenge #2

• 10 minutes - Introduction to loops (Mike Horn)

• 40 minutes - work through Module 2 Part 2 in pairs (or other content such as Module 1 Part 1)

• 30 minutes - Jam Sessions Preview

  1. Making a simple beat

  2. Breakout rooms

  3. Give instructions within the room

• 15 minutes - Wrap up