Terms
What is an mp3? (Think: what does this specific file do to the physical bit size of the song?)
A compressed audio file
What does "DAW" stand for?
Digital Audio Workstation
What is a "loop"?
Either a drum or instrument sample that is repeated over and over again.
How many notes are there in ALL of Western music?
12
Name at least three instruments that Mr. Young plays.
Saxophone, Hammond B3, Clarinet, Flute, EWI, Moog
What is a melody?
The main section of a song. Usually the top voice or the combination of notes that carries the main theme.
What is a track? (Hint: we create a new one for each instrument)
The individual input for ONE instrument. One track per instrument usually -- unless you use multiple microphones, then you are multi-tracking an instrument.
What is the difference between "Smart Instruments" and non "Smart Instruments"?
Smart instruments have preset loops, riffs, and chords and don't require much user input. Non smart-instruments require all user input.
How many major scales are there?
12
Who won record of the year at the Grammy's?
"This is America" Childish Gambino
What is a "hook"?
The part of the song that gets stuck in your ear. Also, the part of the song that draws the listener in.
What is the difference between stereo and mono? (Hint: think of the prefix/numeric value of "mono")
Stereo means "two" -- thus two independent channels (left and right). Mono means "one".
Oh no! My guitar is far too loud and the vocals are too quiet! What post-production actions will fix this problem?
Mixing, metering levels, and/or mastering
What is an interval?
The space between two notes
What does it mean to transcribe a piece of music?
Transcription is learning a piece of music by ear without the guidance of written music
What does "EQ" stand for? (Hint: the letters are in the term, also think of lows, mids, and highs)
Equalization
What is the full version of GarageBand called? (you have to pay for this software)
What is the primary difference between analog and digital recording? (Hint: GarageBand is digital)
Analog: no usage of computers, usually recorded straight to tape. Digital: use of computers, HDD, and Digital Audio Workstations
How many inversions are there in a triad? (Hint: what does it mean to invert?)
3. One for each note.
Name at least three pieces of specific recording software or DAWs.
Logic Pro, ProTools, Cubase, Fruity Loops, Ableton, GarageBand, Audacity, etc...
What is a song form?
An outline or blueprint to a song
What is a "click track"?
A metronome
When we record our voice into a microphone in GarageBand, what type of file are we recording? Mp3, .wav, or .acc?
All sound is initially recorded as a .wav (wave form)
What are the different types of 7th chords? Name at least 4.
Major, Dominant, Minor, Half Diminished, Diminished, Augmented, Minor/Major, Altered
What physical medium of recorded music is making a big come back. (Hint: it is analog and in some rare cases could be used a frisbee....please don't use it as a frisbee).
Vinyl