GREAT conversation in class today. It became very philosophical, and I love seeing you challenge your own thinking. Based on that discussion, write a minimum of a paragraph in response to the listening examples from Thursday's class where you were asked to decide whether or not they were music or not...focus specifically on example #5. Include in your paragraph a connection between that listening example and the Frank Zappa quote, "The only thing you must have to called something a work of art is a frame...otherwise what is that **** on the wall?". I look forward to your deep and thoughtful responses.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Homework - 9/22/2016
Using 'Hookpad', recreate the chord progressions to both "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson and "Waiting on the World To Change". DO NOT use the TheoryTabs that already exist. DO feel free to use Google to find the chord progressions to those songs, and use your ear to find the key so you can convert the chords to 'relative notation' (Roman Numerals). Then, be sure the chord progression follows the "groove" as well, using the '8 circle' page (called a "rhythm necklace") in order to figure out what beat the chords change on. Adjust the chords accordingly in Hookpad.
Then, for one of the songs, create your own melody. Use the 'stable' notes as a guide and consider creating melodies that feature repetition and variation. Consider taking an 8 measure chord progression and creating your melody in 2-measure phrases (perhaps 3 phrases that are repetitive and a fourth that is different). Experiment with different ideas until you come up with something you like.
Next week, we will start looking at how you can take "sketches" you make it Hookpad and begin to 'produce' them using more advanced music software.
Then, for one of the songs, create your own melody. Use the 'stable' notes as a guide and consider creating melodies that feature repetition and variation. Consider taking an 8 measure chord progression and creating your melody in 2-measure phrases (perhaps 3 phrases that are repetitive and a fourth that is different). Experiment with different ideas until you come up with something you like.
Next week, we will start looking at how you can take "sketches" you make it Hookpad and begin to 'produce' them using more advanced music software.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Homework - 9/15/2016
HOOKPAD!
Create your very first 8 measure long song using Hookpad! First, create an 8 measure chord progression--it can be a variation on the two progressions we talked about in class (1-6-4-5, or, 1-5-6-4), it could be influenced by what you read in Chapter 1 of Hooktheory, or you could try something different. Then, add a simple melody that uses only notes that are a part of the chord. In class, we will begin to look at the different ways songwriters use chord tones as well as notes that are outside the chords. Be sure to log in to your own hooktheory account and to click the SAVE button in Hookpad so your work is saved to your account. We will share your new ideas in class on Monday, 9/19. Have fun!
Create your very first 8 measure long song using Hookpad! First, create an 8 measure chord progression--it can be a variation on the two progressions we talked about in class (1-6-4-5, or, 1-5-6-4), it could be influenced by what you read in Chapter 1 of Hooktheory, or you could try something different. Then, add a simple melody that uses only notes that are a part of the chord. In class, we will begin to look at the different ways songwriters use chord tones as well as notes that are outside the chords. Be sure to log in to your own hooktheory account and to click the SAVE button in Hookpad so your work is saved to your account. We will share your new ideas in class on Monday, 9/19. Have fun!
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Homework - September 13, 2016
Your homework to be completed in advance of our next class on Thursday:
-If you have not already done so, or in order to further clarify the material, please read Chapter 1 of the Hooktheory I text, which you can find at hooktheory.com. Be sure to log in to your own account to do so.
-Being sure you are logged into your Hooktheory account, and from the Hooktheory home page, click the 'Tabs' button at the top of the screen. Once there, watch the video in the upper right corner called, "What's a Theory Tab?" Then, scroll down the page to see various examples of Theory Tabs. Click the play button next to each to see how they work, and also click where it says 'Full Song' beneath the album art to go to the full Theory Tab page for that song. Take some time to navigate and explore the MANY Theorytabs that are available (knowing that you'll eventually be making your own)!
-Then, watch the following videos:
https://youtu.be/_rizxwudfU0
https://youtu.be/qrqkLR_IB0Y
These videos will introduce to you 'Hookpad' which is the web-based software you will use to start creating your own songs and your own Theorytabs. We will go over this process in detail in class.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
-If you have not already done so, or in order to further clarify the material, please read Chapter 1 of the Hooktheory I text, which you can find at hooktheory.com. Be sure to log in to your own account to do so.
-Being sure you are logged into your Hooktheory account, and from the Hooktheory home page, click the 'Tabs' button at the top of the screen. Once there, watch the video in the upper right corner called, "What's a Theory Tab?" Then, scroll down the page to see various examples of Theory Tabs. Click the play button next to each to see how they work, and also click where it says 'Full Song' beneath the album art to go to the full Theory Tab page for that song. Take some time to navigate and explore the MANY Theorytabs that are available (knowing that you'll eventually be making your own)!
-Then, watch the following videos:
https://youtu.be/_rizxwudfU0
https://youtu.be/qrqkLR_IB0Y
These videos will introduce to you 'Hookpad' which is the web-based software you will use to start creating your own songs and your own Theorytabs. We will go over this process in detail in class.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Listening Roadmaps
Here is where you should post links to your listening roadmaps.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
9/7/2016
Great class today! Really enjoyed listening to your music.
Today's playlist:
Gary Clark, Jr. - Wings
Melody Gardot - Your Heart Is As Black as Night
Alessia Cara - Wild Things
Gallant - Weight in Gold
Flume - Never Be Like You
J. Cole - Born Sinner
Assignments:
Be sure to check your email and register for a 'Hooktheory' account
Create a 'listening road map' for another song of your choice. You may lay this out in any form you wish--bullet points, flow chart, outline, etc.
Provide as many nuances and details as you can about the music that will help a listener in picking up all of the nuances of the music. Create this in a Google doc and have it available at our next class.
Today's playlist:
Gary Clark, Jr. - Wings
Melody Gardot - Your Heart Is As Black as Night
Alessia Cara - Wild Things
Gallant - Weight in Gold
Flume - Never Be Like You
J. Cole - Born Sinner
Assignments:
Be sure to check your email and register for a 'Hooktheory' account
Create a 'listening road map' for another song of your choice. You may lay this out in any form you wish--bullet points, flow chart, outline, etc.
Provide as many nuances and details as you can about the music that will help a listener in picking up all of the nuances of the music. Create this in a Google doc and have it available at our next class.
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