Year 9
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn about how samples are used in EDM music, and how to include them in our own EDM tracks.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is harmony?
A pattern of long and short notes.
A sequence of notes - the main tune of a song.
Q2.
What is a riff?
A riff is a type of sample used in EDM music.
A riff is the chord used to harmonise a melody.
Q3.
Which chords are major in the key of C?
I, IV and vi
ii, iii and vi
Q4.
What are the following chords?
C minor - G minor - A major - F major
G major - F major - E minor - A minor
Q5.
Who is considered to be the father of harmony?
DJ Kool Herc
W. A. Mozart
5 Questions
Q1.
What is sampling?
Sampling is cutting up your own track so it can easily be used by others.
Sampling is slightly changing someone else's work.
Q2.
What is considered the most controversial aspect of sampling?
Sampling is not seen as controversial as it is a big part of many traditions such as hip hop and EDM.
Using someone else's work is considered lazy.
Q3.
How was sampling possible before Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)?
Artists would try to create the sound themselves.
Sampling wasn't possible before DAWs.
Q4.
What can be sampled in EDM?
EDM only samples everyday sounds.
EDM only samples vocals and instruments.
Q5.
What is the best way to sample in your own work?
Splice audio tape and stick it to another bit of tape.
Try to recreate the sound using body percussion or our voices.