TEACHER MATERIALS
Unit 4
The Structure

Now that your band has a rhythm foundation, you can progress to the next two levels in the house of music: chords and bass. Using digital and real instruments, you'll create fresh layers of new sounds in your music studio. Will you create a future classic? Anything is possible when the Code of KSHH lights the way!

OBJECTIVES

  • Understand how bass lines and chords work together in songs.
  • Use the keyboard and/or piano roll in Soundtrap to remix and compose bass lines and chords.
  • Provide another positive collaboration experience for bands, leveraging KSHH feedback for helpful critique and support.

ACTIVITIES

1. Discussion

Where To?

Music often reflects our environment. What places inspire you?

2.Showcase

Lightning Round

Get some KSHH feedback on your music.

3. Soundtrap

Build It Up

Create chords and a bass line to match your rhythm track.

4. Journal

Reflection

Reflect on your experiences in a short journal entry.

Teacher Tutorial

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Topics covered:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:09 Unit 4 Objectives
  • 00:45 Unit 4 Overview
  • 01:16 Activity 1 Discussion - "Where To?"
  • 01:49 The Code of KSHH
  • 02:47 Activity 3 "Build it Up" (The "Why")
  • 04:53 Activity 3, Overview
  • 05:40 Activity 3, Step 1 - Listen and Discuss Chords and Bass (Instruction)
  • 09:19 Activity 3, Step 2 - "Chords" (Instruction)
  • 13:24 Activity 3, Step 2 - (Student demo)
  • 18:36 Activity 3, Step 2 - Review + KSHH
  • 19:27  Activity 3, Step 3 - "Remix" (Instruction)
  • 22:51  Activity 3, Step 3  (Student demo)
  • 24:10 How/When to Quantize
  • 26:11  Activity 3, Step 3  (Student demo, cont'd.)
  • 27:54 Activity 3, Step 3 - Review + KSHH
  • 30:07 Activity 3, Step 4 - "Bass"  (Instruction)
  • 34:04 Activity 3, Step 4 - (Student demo)
  • 36:52 Activity 3, Step 4 - Review/Showcase + KSHH
  • 39:30 Lightning Round options ("Save As")
  • 40:33 Up next
4. SOUNDTRAP

A Quick Studio Tour

A guided tour of Soundtrap's key features for bands.

5. REFLECTION

Journal

Players write responses to a series of questions that invite self-evaluations .

1. DISCUSSION

Hello. My Name Is...

Each player creates a stage name and persona.

2. SCAVENGER HUNT

What's Your Vibe?

Players collect personal items that describe their characters.

3. COLLABORATION

Introducing

Players work together to select a band name.

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