Year 11 Read the power point on Disco music. On slides, eight and nine there is a task and questions on the genre. Task Create a written article based on the features of Disco. Remember to include the features such as time signature, tempo, instruments etc. Write about how disco was created, and how it was different to other genres of music around at the time. Write about the fashion that was associated with the genre of music and how that may have influenced people to listen or dance to it. DnB Read through the drum and bass sheet. Create a profile about drum and bass and its origins. What features are used in drum and bass and how does this effect the sound of the music? How does using computers (Garage Band) help people to create this genre of music? Music B‐Tech • Identify when and where disco music started • Define where disco music originated from and some of the key artists in this era • Understand the key elements of Disco music • Have a go at playing some disco music Disco is a form of dance music that originated in America Disco music began in the mid 1960’s but became gained popularity in the early 1970’s Funk music has elements of Funk, soul, pop and salsa music No only did live performances have a loud impact on the audience but also encourages people free form dance Bee Gees Sledge Sisters Earth Wind & fire Donna Summer • 4/4 beats which create a dance feel • 4 to the floor ( bass Brum played on each beat) and 16th note hi‐hat pattern • Prominent Electric Bass lines • Common instruments including: Horns, Piano, Strings, flute's, electric guitars, • Backing Vocals In the early 1970 Gay people in America were often targeted and harassed due to their sexuality. A DJ called David Mancuso felt that this was unfair and created an established members only club for Gay people to attend in order to stop this abuse. He would play Disco music making the genera popular among the gay community. Your task is to find a classic disco song from the 70’s and create a cover In keeping with the style and genera. Homework: Listen to a range of disco music Recommended play list: 70’s disco (Spotify) write about a disco artist you like think about their style, cloths, sound…why do you like their music? How does the music fit into the disco category? Is disco music still present in modern music ? BASS 1.Use sub-bass frequencies below 75-Hz DNB Production 2.Design or use sounds with the sub-genre/energy level in mind 3.Reese Bass - detuned supersaws, filtering, distortion, chorus and Cheat Sheet compresssion INSTRUMENTS 1.Chop up existing samples SUBGENRES 2.Write in a minor key for a moodier feel Neurofunk 3.Vary the instruments for the genre - melodic for Jump Up liquid/dancefloor, spooky for neuro/jump up etc. Dancefloor Liquid Minimal/Deep FX Jungle 1.Use risers, downlifters and impacts to build tension and release 2.Use various FX to add texture and interest, particularly in breakdowns 3.Play around with interesting sounds - spoken word samples, STANDARDS random interviews and recordings from space etc. 170 -180BPM Usually 174 - 175 BPM ARRANGEMENT Written in keys around E, F Structure Example - DJ Intro (32 Bars) - Breakdown (16-32 Bars) - and F# Minor (can be any) Drop (16-32 Bars) - Drop Variation (16-32 Bars) - Breakdown (16-32 Bars) - Drop (16-32 Bars) - Outro (16-32 Bars) Process MIXING & MASTERING DRUMS 1.Use the faders to get an even, balanced mix 1.Use a good kick and snare sample a.Kick Snare and Bass loudest b.Percussion/breaks 2.Have an offbeat shuffle to add groove c.Instruments 3.Fill out the drums with percussion, hats and d.FX sampled breakbeats 2.EQ to carve out space, and high-pass all things with bass rumble Common Breakbeats: Amen Break , Think Break, Apache Break 3.Use a limiter to get maximum loudness and push things hard.