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Music production: Midi sequencing

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will haveEvidence needed

shown knowledge of

1. how at least three different musical elements can complement each other, eg a funky bassline, a house beat and a percussion part

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2. how rhythmic feel, groove, pitch and dynamics can be utilised to create an effective musical piece

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3. at least four different health and safety issues whilst working in a music studio

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demonstrated the ability to

4. arrange and layer together at least three different musical loops, riffs or phrases from an existing library within a music software package

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5. use a MIDI keyboard to record at least two rhythmic or melodic accompaniments

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6. edit the keyboard parts to correct any mistakes and to complement the arrangement, eg cut and paste, quantise

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7. cut and paste sections of the composition to develop and expand the arrangement

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8. assess with the tutor an initial arrangement of the track

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9. choose an appropriate tempo for the track in beats per minute

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10. use a music software package to ensure good balance and no digital clipping of the final track

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11. produce a final arrangement of the song that is no less than 1 minute 30 seconds in length

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12. export the song onto a CD or a mp3 file

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13. use a music software package, eg Logic, Cubase, Reason

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14. explain to others why certain creative choices were made for the music track.

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Approved 04 Nov 2011

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