Homework 2011-2012 C3 #7-9

Answer the following:

Homework #7

1. What are the 3 most common song structures in modern popular music?
2. What is the major difference between a verse and a chorus?
3. What are two things that make the bridge different from the verse and chorus?
4. What are some other structural elements used in popular songs?

Homework #8

1. How can you import a mp3 file into Garageband?
2. What two tools can you use to adjust the tempo of your imported file?
3. How can you cut a file into sections?
4. How can you change an imported file to an Apple loop?

Homework #9

1. What is the name of your song?
2. What is the structure you are going to use?
3. What song is similar to your song?
4. What makes your song different?

Due Friday, Dec 23 or Friday January 6, 2012 if by email (albertwestside@gmail.com)

Homework 2011-2012 C3 #4-6

Answer the following questions:

Homework #4

1. How do you put loops into your favorites folder?
2. Why can't you drag a blue loop into a green track?
3. How do you erase something in Garageband?
4. How can you erase an entire track in Garageband?

Homework #5

1. How can you fix the timing in your track?
2. How can you hear yourself if you're recording a vocal?
3. How do you get the t-pain effect on your vocal?
4. Why is the key of your track important?


Homework #6

1. How can you play and rewind your track in Garageband without using the transport controls?
2. What does the cycle button look like?
3. What can you do with the Master Track?
4. What is the Arrangement Track for?

Due Friday Dec 16 or Friday Dec 23 if by email (albertwestside@gmail.com)

Homework 2011-2012 C3 #1-3

Answer the following questions:

Homework #1
1. When you create a new track in Garageband what is the first thing you must do?
2. In Garageband where are the transport controls located?
3. What's that clicking sound I hear when I'm trying to record?
4. How can you edit a track?

Homework #2
1. After you've created a track how can you change the tempo?
2. What does the solo icon look like?
3. What do you have to do to play the keyboard with your computer keys?
4. How do you save your track in iTunes?

Homework #3
1. How can you add a vocal track in Garageband?
2. Where is the zoom control located?
3. How do you get the loop cursor for a single track?
4. What is feedback in Garageband?

Due Friday Dec 9 or Friday Dec 16 if by email (albertwestside@gmail.com)