This Week - 2nd February
Friday 22nd May (it's a bit late I know - took longer than I expected...)
Ronde
- Work slowly and practice it bit by bit.
- Learn the rhythms first.
- Practice the tricky bits
- Follow the tutorial video. Keep pausing to practice, don't try to do it all at once!
- Can you play it all the way through without the letters?
- When you can play it slowly and neatly, start speeding up!
- Record yourself in BandLab - more information here.
Friday 22nd May (it's a bit late I know - took longer than I expected...)
Ronde
- Work slowly and practice it bit by bit.
- Learn the rhythms first.
- Practice the tricky bits
- Follow the tutorial video. Keep pausing to practice, don't try to do it all at once!
- Can you play it all the way through without the letters?
- When you can play it slowly and neatly, start speeding up!
- Record yourself in BandLab - more information here.
Friday 22nd May (it's a bit late I know - took longer than I expected...)
Ronde
- Work slowly and practice it bit by bit.
- Learn the rhythms first.
- Practice the tricky bits
- Follow the tutorial video. Keep pausing to practice, don't try to do it all at once!
- Can you play it all the way through without the letters?
- When you can play it slowly and neatly, start speeding up!
- Record yourself in BandLab - more information here.
1. Hand position
1. Hand position
1. Hand position
2. First 3 notes: G A B
2. First 3 notes: G A B
2. First 3 notes: G A B
This Week - 18th January / 22nd January
This Week - 26th January
This Week - 26th January
This Week - 26th January
This Week - 26th January
3. Tonguing
3. Tonguing
3. Tonguing
4. Changing notes
4. Changing notes
4. Changing notes
Brecknock & Torriano
Primary Federation
Camden Youth
Recorder Group
Coleridge Primary
Orchestra
Fleet Primary
Brass
Music Technology
The software we mostly use at Brecknock and the CLC is Logic Pro X.
Unfortunately it's quite expensive and only works on Apple Mac computers.
Here are some of the free apps that work on all platforms, so you can get on with your Music Tech at home!
1. BandLab For Schools (Covid-19 Free Edition)
This fantastic software is available free of charge for the first time.
If you've used Logic or Garageband it should look quite familiar.
It works on PCs and Macs and stores all your work in the cloud,
so you can work between devices and share projects with friends.
It only works with the Chrome and Edge browsers though.
Ask your mum or dad to read the 'Info For Parents' PDF, then help you to register and log in here:
www.edu.bandlab.com (they'll need to click the 'Start as a Teacher' button, it doesn't matter if they're not really teachers though!).
If you prefer, you can join a Brecknock or CLC 'class'. Then we can send you assignments and tutorials to get you started. Email Rod (r.arran@brecknock.camden.sch.uk) to ask for a registration code.
There are lots of things I'd like to try out - I really need some volunteers!
Click here for more information
2. Soundtrap
Similar idea to BandLab with a similar interface. Multi-platform and in the cloud!
There's a basic free version and a 30 day free trial of the 'premium' version (more loops, more instruments).
Alternatively, email Rod (r.arran@brecknock.camden.sch.uk) to register for lessons and tutorials.
3. Chrome Music Lab
A great introduction to very basic music programming.
Entirely online, no registration or download.
These two are the best:
4. Audacity
This is just for audio - you have to either import audio files or record your own with a microphone.
You can layer as many tracks as you like and it's got some really good effects.
And if you do have a Mac computer...
5. Logic Pro X
This only works on Apple Mac computers and normally costs £200.
However, there is a 90 day free trial period, so if you already have a Mac it's definitely
worth a try. https://www.apple.com/logic-pro
It's a complex, professional application and a bit daunting to start from scratch, but we can send you specially configured templates and instructions if you email Rod (r.arran@brecknock.camden.sch.uk).
6. Garageband
This is the app CAMJAM use on Saturdays. Lots of schools have it on iPads and it's free.
It's a cut-down version of Logic, The iOs (iPhone/iPad) version is quite different from the desktop one. They're both really good fun!
Hardware
Amelie has been checking out her dad's new drum machine: