Year 12 Music Technology Prep

Focus Style Prep for Learning - Rap and Hip Hop

Write a descriptive essay (at least 2 pages, size 12 font) on the evolution of Rap and Hip-Hop. Make sure to include these key points:

- Where and how did Hip Hop start (note the Bronx and block parties)
- What did it originate from (African tribes, spoken-word jazz, poetry corners)
- First major artists (Africa Bambata, Melle Mel, Sugar Hill Gang)
- Significant Producers (Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin)
- Significant Record Labels (Def Jam)

Year 12 Prep for Learning

Please ensure you complete all of this prep to ensure a full understanding of equalisation.

Write a descriptive essay, with the use of images to demonstrate:

1. What are harmonics 

2. What is EQ? 

3. How should you EQ a drum kit (separate EQ for toms, snare, bass, hi-hat, and ambient mics)

4. Describe the different types of EQ you can use

Be sure to use graphics and images to demonstrate your knowledge - this should be at least 2 pages of A4, size 12 font. 

Use this video to assist you with the basics.

5. Complete the Prep Listening Task on Ocean Colour Scene - The Day We Caught The Train

Year 13 Prep 12/11/12

Year 13 Prep for Learning 12th November 2012

In preparation for your recording as part of task 3A:

1. What tracks are you planning on recording?
2. For each track, describe the microphone you are using, positioning, placement and situational factors you need to consider.
3. For each track, listen to the original, and describe in full detail how you plan to process and produce the track after recording. 

Handout of sound from Zoe Harris

Sound Envelope, EQ and Synthesis

Anything you didn't understand regarding the lesson on Sound Envelope, EQ and Synthesis? I will upload the Power Point and handouts here, but please drop me an email if you need further help with it. 

Year 12 and 13 Practice Question

Year 12 and 13 Practice Question

Listen to Ocean Colour Scene - The Day we Caught the Train

1. a) Is the chorus ('Oh, oh, la, la' at 1'34") in a major or minor key? (1)
    b) What is the approximate tempo of this song? Choose one answer.

   43bpm              86bpm             120bpm                240bpm         (1)
    
    c) Name two types of effects processing that have been applied to the      vocal track                                                                                (2)

    d) Identify three challenges in recording guitars                        (3)

    e) Apart from the guitars, name two instruments that can be heard in the recording                                                                                  (2)

    f) Which is the correct rhythmic representation of the following line from the song?                                                                                 (1)

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