How are chord sequences used in EDM?
How are chord sequences used in EDM?
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn how to compose a chord sequence using a DAW and explore a variety of ways of playing these chords.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does 'EDM' stand for?
Electric dancing music
Electronic disco music
Q2.
What does 'DAW' stand for?
Digital awesome world
Dubstep audio workspace
Q3.
What are the three main parts of the drum kit?
Bass, toms, snare
Toms, cymbal, snare
Q4.
Which part of the drum kit plays 'four to the floor'?
Hi-hat
Snare
Q5.
What is the term for when you move the same rhythm being performed to a different starting point?
ostinato
polyrhythm
5 Questions
Q1.
What is a chord?
1 pitch being played
How high or low a note is
Q2.
Which degrees of the scale do you use to create a major triad?
2nd, 3rd, 4th degrees of the scale
3rd, 4th, 5th degrees of the scale
Q3.
Which degrees of the scale do you use to create a minor triad?
1st, 3rd, 5th degrees of the scale
2nd, 3rd, 4th degrees of the scale
Q4.
Which degree of the scale is considered 'home'?
II
V
Q5.
How many chords were in our composed chord progressions?
3
5