Hi guys, Just a reminder that your composition is due on Monday 16th October 2017. Here are some top tips for writing a piece on Garageband.
1. Start with a chord sequence. C G Am F is a good one to try, but experiment with the chords in my previous post to see which one you like.
2. Play these chords into Garageband and loop about 4-6 times.
3. Play them back to yourself and try humming or playing a tune over it that fits.
4. HINT: The tune should have a lot of the same notes as the notes in your chord that is playing at that time. e.g. If the chord is CEG, then the melody should have C E and G in it.
5. Try adding a baseline. This should be the bottom note of your chord so, if your chord is CEG, your baseline note should be C.
6. Develop your baseline note by playing it in with an interesting rhythm.
7. Add a beat. NOTE: you are NOT allowed any sample beats, make your own!!
Good luck. Also, for ideas on good beats check out the youtube video below.
This is an image of the textbook that you need to get.
Edexcel GCSE Music (9-1) Set Works: These pieces will all be in your written exam in year 11. You will study their origin, social context as well as detailed features of the music itself. Make sure you listen to these tracks AT LEAST once EVERY WEEK so that you know them like the back of your hand by year 11.
My dearies,
Welcome to what will be an amazing two years filled with hard work and dedication. I hope you all behaved very well for the other teacher. I have had a lovely time growing a tiny human.
Yes I know, she's very cute.
Until Christmas I will see you only sporadically, but keep an eye on this blog and do all the work I set and you will be just fine!
Half-term 1: Chords and Composition
This half-term you will get to know your instrument and write a song for it. We will also tackle formal music theory as you will need to read and write music to pass your GCSE! Here are some ideas to help you with your composition this term.
Composition task: Compose a piece of music that is suited for the instrument you intend to perform your solo recital on. It must include: - An Appropriate chord sequence of at least 4 chords. - A melody that fits correctly over these chords. - An appropriate structure (e.g. intro-verse-chorus) It can include: - Appropriate lyrics. - These lyrics recorded in on your Mac over the chord sequence.
Youtube tutorials on this blog will help refresh your memory on how to create your Garageband files.
Deadline: 9th October 2017. Your composition will be marked by me during this session with appropriate feedback and improvement points that you will need to complete by the 17th of October. Let's start with chords.
I dedicate this song to recession, Depression and unemployment This song's for you
Today's a new day, but there is no sunshine Nothing but clouds, and it's dark in my heart And it feels like a cold night Today's a new day, where are my blue skies Where is the love and the joy that you promised me Tell me it's alright
I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain Fell from heaven like a shower
I smile, even though I hurt see I smile I know God is working so I smile Even though I've been here for a while I smile, smile It's so hard to look up when you been down Sure would hate to see you give up now You look so much better when you smile, so smile
Today's a new day, but there is no sunshine Nothing but clouds and it's dark in my heart And it feels like a cold night Today's a new day, tell me where are my blue skies Where is the love and the joy that you promised me Tell me it's alright
I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain Fell from heaven like a shower now
I smile, even though I hurt see I smile I know God is working so I smile Even though I've been here for a while I smile, smile It's so hard to look up when you been down Sure would hate to see you give up now You look so much better when you smile
Happy new year everyone. Please look on the pages on the RIGHT SIDE of this page to help you with your WEEKLY PRACTICAL HOMEWORK. The Page is BEST DAY OF MY LIFE: RESOURCES.
I have purchased a set of ukuleles for the school. You will be able to use these ukuleles in lesson as well as after school, but if you'd like to have one to practise with at home have a look at www.amazon.co.uk as there are some quite affordable ones available.
Good makes for a beginner ukulele are Mahalo and Vintage. You can get a soprano instrument for under £22.
Your homework is 10 minutes practise a week.
Don't forget that if you don't have a
UKULELE at home you MUST practise at schoolTEN MINUTES every week. (Two 5 minute practices should ensure sufficient progress)
s suited for the instrument you intend to perform your solo recital on. It must include:
