Music Projects
Movie Music Magic Unit
Music Composition Unit (April-June 2021)
This will be a multi-assignment project made up of a number of smaller assignments leading to a slightly larger end project.
Stay tuned here for future assignments which will be put up as ready:)
Please work on them in order and make sure to submit your assignment before moving on to the next!
Stay tuned here for future assignments which will be put up as ready:)
Please work on them in order and make sure to submit your assignment before moving on to the next!
Assignment 1 - Incredibox
Assignment 2 - Chrome SongMaker
Assignment 3 - Soundtrack of my Life
Assignment 4 - Covers
Assignment 5 - Parodies
Assignment 6 - Sampling and Interpolation
Assignment 7 - Music Industry
Assignment 2 - Chrome SongMaker
Assignment 3 - Soundtrack of my Life
Assignment 4 - Covers
Assignment 5 - Parodies
Assignment 6 - Sampling and Interpolation
Assignment 7 - Music Industry
Chrome Lab Songmaker Compositions
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Week 4! : This week, you get to make up your OWN composition! No rules this time - just create, play around with Instrumentation, listen, fix it up until you like it, then send it to me!
Have fun! The Link!!: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/ Week 3! : This is another SongMaker activity, except with a twist!
This time you will be given the HARMONY (chords) and have to add the MELODY and RHYTHM. There will be three choices to choose from: 1) I-II-V-IV Chord Base: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/6678529769996288 2) V-IV-I synthesized Chord Base: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/6378389167407104 3) I-IV-V-I Rock Chord Base: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/4946393551601664 For this activity, You need to add in the Melody ABOVE the chords. See the example I made for what this might look like (mine used Choice 1 above): https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/6345637625856000 Take some time to play around with the different Instrumentation for the Melody - this can be found in the Bottom Left hand corner. You can choose from Marimba, Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, or Synthesizer. Remember to listen to it and see if it sounds good to your ears! Keep fiddling with it until it sounds the way you want it:) Then, add in rhythm! Remember there are different sounds for this as well: Electronic, Drum Kit, Congas, or Blocks. Then, as before, Save it, copy the link, and send it to me here:) Week 2 Challenge! If you've already done one of these compositions, try another! And this time make sure you play around with the Instrumentation options on the bottom left corner of Songmaker, as well as the Tempo (speed) in the middle.
Week 1: For this activity you are going to be using Chrome SongMaker. You can click HERE to go to the site to experiment first with this program.
For your Project, you will be taking one of the songs below - I have entered in the basic notes of the melody - and you will add in Harmony and Rhythm. You can also play around with the Instrumentation and Tempo (speed). Please watch this How-To Video to learn how to do this: |
Mrs. Phillips' example using Twinkle Twinkle: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/5954415430205440 Submitting your work: Once you are happy with your Composition and feel you have followed directions and done your best work, please follow these directions to Save and Send me your work:
1) On the bottom right corner of Songmaker, click on "Save". 2) This will bring up a link. Click on the blue "copy link". 3) Then either open up your Google Classroom, find this Project, and send me the link ("paste" or CTRL V) through private message. Song Choices (Click on the link of your song choice to get started):
Row, Row, Row Your Boat: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/4640176685973504 Twinkle, Twinkle (6 bars): https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/5526468890198016 Old MacDonald: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/5682225308762112 Mary Had a Little Lamb: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/5249182211244032 London Bridge: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/6453889902575616 Frere Jacques (challenge - split into 16ths): https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/6133186842066944 |
Water Glass Compositions!
Ok, for a little bit of fun this week, we're going to try music using Wine or Water Glasses! (or a thin drinking glass or some sort:)
For the science behind it and instructions on how to create this kind of music, watch the following video! It also shows you some example songs:)
Then see if YOU can create some music of your own uses glasses in your house:) Make sure to record and send it to me! Let's see who can create a recognizable tune or who can create their own tune. If you record/submit using Flipgrid, then others can also see and hear your creations:)
Further information about Flipgrid and submitting this video can be found on your Google Classroom page.
For the science behind it and instructions on how to create this kind of music, watch the following video! It also shows you some example songs:)
Then see if YOU can create some music of your own uses glasses in your house:) Make sure to record and send it to me! Let's see who can create a recognizable tune or who can create their own tune. If you record/submit using Flipgrid, then others can also see and hear your creations:)
Further information about Flipgrid and submitting this video can be found on your Google Classroom page.
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Earth Day Recycled Instruments
For this project, you will be creating an instrument using recycled items from your house! Follow a tutorial online or use your Imagination!
Ms. Campbell and Mr. Hummel's class - please refer to Google Classroom for the assignment specifics and for a Google Slide that will give you the instructions for this project:) Please make sure you take the time to go through the slides as there are some great videos and ideas on there!
Ms. Ernst's class - you will find the Google Slide and instructions on your class website on my Fine Arts page:)
Ms. Campbell and Mr. Hummel's class - please refer to Google Classroom for the assignment specifics and for a Google Slide that will give you the instructions for this project:) Please make sure you take the time to go through the slides as there are some great videos and ideas on there!
Ms. Ernst's class - you will find the Google Slide and instructions on your class website on my Fine Arts page:)
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Incredibox!
Ok, this one is a LOT of fun to use! And it is now one of your project options:) Please see your Google Classroom ->Mrs. Phillips Fine Arts - for instructions. Incredibox allows you to create fun, DJ-style mixed songs/raps with a variety of different themes and forms. Instructions: 1) Click on the link --> (*Important! Use the web-based version as the App costs money! but the web-based version is free:) 2) Click on "Create Your Mix" 3) Choose one of the themes (click on it). Once it is loaded, click the play button on the bottom middle. 4) Now it is time to create. select the Accessories from the bottom and pull them to a character. (Yellow = beats, Green = effects, Red = melody, Blue = Voices) He then becomes animated and starts your song. Keep adding accessories to characters. Don't like an accessory? Pull it off and put on a new one! You can also mute different characters to hear a new sound. 5) When you are finished, you can now Record your song. Click on the three lines in the circle on the left top. From there you can record. You need to record at least 30 seconds. 6) Once recorded, you can save it using a pseudo-name (means, use a fake name. Don't use your real name for this please as it is public). *But make sure you send your real name with it so I know whose it is! 7) Once saved, you can then "share it" via email. You can send me the link HERE. |
A quick video guide on how to use:
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Body Drumset Challenge!
Are you up for a fun challenge? Follow these 7 Tutorials to teach yourself how to be an expert Body Drummer! Kick, Snare, high-hat, bass, and even drum rolls! Learn it all here as you're walked through the steps to becoming a master body drummer! Be patient! It will take time! Remember your growth mindset and find your Grit! Think you've got the hang of it? Send Mrs. Phillips a video of your mad skills! ;) |
