How do bands ensure that they perform in time, and that all parts are heard?
How do bands ensure that they perform in time, and that all parts are heard?
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- In this lesson, we will learn all about how members of a band play in time together, and how they can pull off a great performance. We will learn about balance, why it is important, and how musicians address balance in performances and recordings. We will also explore how to fix balance issues using a DAW.
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10 Questions
Q1.
What is this note and how long is it?
Minim, 2 beats
Quaver, 1/2 beat
Q2.
What is this rest and how long is it?
Crotchet, 1 beat
Minim, 2 beats
Q3.
What is this rest and how long is it?
Minim, 2 beats
Quaver, 1/2 beat
Q4.
What are the 4 parts in a typical 4-piece band?
Drum kit, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, vocalist
Drum kit, saxophone, keyboard, bass guitar
Q5.
What instrument sometimes replaced one of the guitars in later line ups?
Bass guitar
Vocals
Q6.
Where did rock music come from?
Glam rock music in the 50s
Punk rock music in the 50s
Q7.
How did band line ups evolve in the 1990s-2000s?
Bands became larger
More guitars were used
Q8.
Which rock band is regarded as the most influential of all time?
Elvis Presley
Queen
Q9.
Which band is one of the most well known glam rock bands?
Elvis Presley
The Beatles
Q10.
What are the three most important parts of a drum kit?
Bass drum, cymbals, snare drum
Bass drum, toms, snare drum
10 Questions
Q1.
What is structure in music?
The order that you play the notes in
The way the melodies and chords fit together
Q2.
What do you call the catchy section of a song that repeats, with the same lyrics each time?
Bridge
Verse
Q3.
What do you call the sections of a song that repeat, with different lyrics?
Bridge
Chorus
Q4.
What do you call the beginning of a song or piece of music?
Bridge
Start
Q5.
What is the correct order of a typical song structure?
Intro, verse 1, bridge, chorus , chorus , verse 2, chorus, outro
Intro, verse 1, chorus, bridge, verse 2, chorus, chorus, outro
Q6.
How would a band play in time together?
They would have a conductor
They would read the sheet music
Q7.
What is balance?
How long the melodies are
The way the music is laid out
Q8.
How could balance be addressed before the performance?
A dress event
Everyone knowing their part
Q9.
When might the bass guitar play louder in a piece?
During the chorus
In the intro
Q10.
How would someone in a band know what to do?
They would look at the conductor
They would look at their music