Developing a sample-based composition
I can combine pitched and unpitched samples in a composition.
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- Year 9
Developing a sample-based composition
I can combine pitched and unpitched samples in a composition.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pitched sounds, such as musical notes, vocals or buzzing machines can be sampled.
- These can create unique timbres and textures, particularly when they are altered and recombined.
- We can alter them in many ways, including changing the pitch and adding effects.
- By experimenting with different patterns of pitched samples, we can create unique hooks and riffs.
Keywords
Sample - a clip of pre-existing music or sound
Pitched sound - sound that has a clear pitch (e.g. a note)
Hook - a memorable, repeated musical idea
Common misconception
Only musical instruments (and voices) produce pitched sound.
Pitched sounds are everywhere. In fact, most sounds have a pitch, it is often just hard to hear it. You can probably hear a pitched sound now if you listen closely - electrical buzzing, distant speech, weather or animals all produce subtle pitches.
Equipment
DAW
Licence
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