Year 9

What musical ideas create feelings of excitement?

Year 9

What musical ideas create feelings of excitement?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore how feelings of excitement and momentum are created in an EDM track, to keep people dancing!

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is a mix-in?
Correct answer: A mix-in is adding layers prior to a fuller section.
A mix-in is changing the volume of the tracks to create an overall balance.
A mix-in is using samples in your track.
Q2.
How does EDM use layers?
EDM uses layers to create harmony in the vocal parts.
Correct answer: EDM uses layers to increase/decrease momentum.
EDM uses layers to make the samples easier to hear.
Q3.
How can we create a mix-in in our DAW?
Add all layers at the same time in the opening section before the main A section.
Gradually add layers after the main section of the music.
Correct answer: Gradually add layers in the opening section before the main A section.
Q4.
Where in the song structure does a mix-in occur?
Usually at the end of the track.
Usually just after the main section of the track.
Correct answer: Usually the beginning of the track, before the main A section.
Q5.
What other section uses layers to change the texture?
Correct answer: Build up/breakdown
Main A section
Mix-in

5 Questions

Q1.
In a breakdown section, the number of layers...
Correct answer: Decreases
Increases
Stays the same
Q2.
In the build up section, the number of layers...
Gradually decreases
Correct answer: Gradually increases
Suddenly increases
Q3.
The 'drop' section in EDM is
A reduction in layers, thinning the texture before the build up section.
Correct answer: The climax of the song.
Usually an 8 bar section after the build up.
Q4.
What is automation?
Correct answer: Automating any effect/volume/panning.
Automating the panning on the track.
Automating the volume of the track.
Q5.
What is a snare build?
A drum roll at the drop section.
Correct answer: Gradual acceleration of snare hits towards the end of the build section.
Removing the snare in the build up section.