V-Cert Music TechnologyProducing Dance Music

UNIT 6 ndash Stage 1

NAME- Emily Nind

Criteria Pass Merit Distinction

11 - Identify the main dance 1113088 music styles

Candidates identify the main 1113088 dance music styles

No Merit for this AC No Distinction for this AC

12 - Identify musical and cultural developments that have influenced the main dance music styles

Candidates identify musical and cultural developments that have influenced the main styles of dance music

No Merit for this AC No Distinction for this AC

13 - Describe the main rhythmic features common to dance music styles

Candidates describe the main rhythmic features common to dance music styles

Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the main rhythmic features common to dance music styles giving a range of examples

Candidates demonstrate critical judgment in the exploration of a range of rhythmic features

14- Describe the main structural features common to dance music styles

Candidates describe the main structural features common to dance music styles

Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the main structural features common to dance music styles giving a range of examples

Candidates demonstrate critical judgment in the exploration of a range of structural features

15 - Describe the sounds and instrumentation common to dance music styles

Candidates describe the sounds and instrumentation common to dance music styles

Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the sounds and instrumentation common to dance music styles giving a range of examples

Candidates demonstrate critical judgment in the exploration of a range of sounds and instrumentation

UNIT 1 Marking

YOU WILL Understand key features of dance music styles and structures

Producing Dance Music11 ndash You should produce a timeline showing a variety of different styles of popular dance music You should include BandsArtists from the 1970rsquos 1980rsquos 1990rsquos 2000rsquos to present day

1970

2015

Michael Jackson I want you back ndash Pop Bee Gees ndash DiscoKool and the Gang - Funk

Depeche mode ndash electro popdanceTechnotronic ndash houseEarth Wind amp Fire - Funk

1980

Mc hammer time- you cant touch it ndash Popdancerap Robin S ndash Club DanceRobert Miles ndash Club Dance

1990

2000

Eminem- my name is - RapEric Prdtz ndash Club DanceTiesto - Trance

2010

Katie Perry- PoprapAvicii ndash club danceJay Z - Rap

Bruno Mars ndash FunkDavid Guetta ndash Club Dance

Producing Dance Music12 ndash Pick a minimum of 3 bands or artists from your timeline and give specific details about them For example you could name some of their songstracks You should also try to give some specific musical characteristics of the tracks

Akon Dj problem usher

SongsTracks

Irsquom sprungRight NowSmack That

I wanna be down I donrsquot mind

Instruments used

Drums Piano Bass Synths Vocal

Drums Synths Bass Vocal

Drums Synths Bass Guitar Vocals

2 interesting facts

Akons first album was released in 2003Option of nature

First track was made in 1981First album was called The grey

Good kissser was a big hit when it first came outWas influenced by Michael Jackson

Producing Dance Music13 14 15 ndash Now think about the different styles of pop music You should now describe some of their key features

TIP Add some hyperlinks to musical examples of the style to support your description (feel free to change any genres listed) The table below is a guide You may wish to produce 1 slide per style showing your musical featuresRhythm Feature Structure Instrumentation

Disco four on the flour RhythmSyncopated hi hatsSyncopated riffs

Chorus and verse Structure Extended instrumental sections

Bass Piano Drums Horns Strings Vocals Uses a selection of orchestral instruments

Club dance Four on the flour RhythmSyncopated bass linesFast rhythms to build tension

Verse and chorus Repeated structureMelodic hook sections

The DJ will be playing a important Part with mixing the desks

Drum and bass

Has fast complex drum and bass rhythms

Many repeated sections to make it memorable

Drum and bass sometimes vocals

House music Four on the flour rhythm Syncopated riffs on a variety of instruments

Verse chorus with strong melodic instrumental sections

They may use vocals or vocals examples and piano chords Loops and samples

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Criteria Pass Merit Distinction

11 - Identify the main dance 1113088 music styles

Candidates identify the main 1113088 dance music styles

No Merit for this AC No Distinction for this AC

12 - Identify musical and cultural developments that have influenced the main dance music styles

Candidates identify musical and cultural developments that have influenced the main styles of dance music

No Merit for this AC No Distinction for this AC

13 - Describe the main rhythmic features common to dance music styles

Candidates describe the main rhythmic features common to dance music styles

Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the main rhythmic features common to dance music styles giving a range of examples

Candidates demonstrate critical judgment in the exploration of a range of rhythmic features

14- Describe the main structural features common to dance music styles

Candidates describe the main structural features common to dance music styles

Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the main structural features common to dance music styles giving a range of examples

Candidates demonstrate critical judgment in the exploration of a range of structural features

15 - Describe the sounds and instrumentation common to dance music styles

Candidates describe the sounds and instrumentation common to dance music styles

Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the sounds and instrumentation common to dance music styles giving a range of examples

Candidates demonstrate critical judgment in the exploration of a range of sounds and instrumentation

UNIT 1 Marking

YOU WILL Understand key features of dance music styles and structures

Producing Dance Music11 ndash You should produce a timeline showing a variety of different styles of popular dance music You should include BandsArtists from the 1970rsquos 1980rsquos 1990rsquos 2000rsquos to present day

1970

2015

Michael Jackson I want you back ndash Pop Bee Gees ndash DiscoKool and the Gang - Funk

Depeche mode ndash electro popdanceTechnotronic ndash houseEarth Wind amp Fire - Funk

1980

Mc hammer time- you cant touch it ndash Popdancerap Robin S ndash Club DanceRobert Miles ndash Club Dance

1990

2000

Eminem- my name is - RapEric Prdtz ndash Club DanceTiesto - Trance

2010

Katie Perry- PoprapAvicii ndash club danceJay Z - Rap

Bruno Mars ndash FunkDavid Guetta ndash Club Dance

Producing Dance Music12 ndash Pick a minimum of 3 bands or artists from your timeline and give specific details about them For example you could name some of their songstracks You should also try to give some specific musical characteristics of the tracks

Akon Dj problem usher

SongsTracks

Irsquom sprungRight NowSmack That

I wanna be down I donrsquot mind

Instruments used

Drums Piano Bass Synths Vocal

Drums Synths Bass Vocal

Drums Synths Bass Guitar Vocals

2 interesting facts

Akons first album was released in 2003Option of nature

First track was made in 1981First album was called The grey

Good kissser was a big hit when it first came outWas influenced by Michael Jackson

Producing Dance Music13 14 15 ndash Now think about the different styles of pop music You should now describe some of their key features

TIP Add some hyperlinks to musical examples of the style to support your description (feel free to change any genres listed) The table below is a guide You may wish to produce 1 slide per style showing your musical featuresRhythm Feature Structure Instrumentation

Disco four on the flour RhythmSyncopated hi hatsSyncopated riffs

Chorus and verse Structure Extended instrumental sections

Bass Piano Drums Horns Strings Vocals Uses a selection of orchestral instruments

Club dance Four on the flour RhythmSyncopated bass linesFast rhythms to build tension

Verse and chorus Repeated structureMelodic hook sections

The DJ will be playing a important Part with mixing the desks

Drum and bass

Has fast complex drum and bass rhythms

Many repeated sections to make it memorable

Drum and bass sometimes vocals

House music Four on the flour rhythm Syncopated riffs on a variety of instruments

Verse chorus with strong melodic instrumental sections

They may use vocals or vocals examples and piano chords Loops and samples

• V-Cert Music Technology
• Slide 2
• Slide 3
• Slide 4
• Slide 5

Producing Dance Music11 ndash You should produce a timeline showing a variety of different styles of popular dance music You should include BandsArtists from the 1970rsquos 1980rsquos 1990rsquos 2000rsquos to present day

1970

2015

Michael Jackson I want you back ndash Pop Bee Gees ndash DiscoKool and the Gang - Funk

Depeche mode ndash electro popdanceTechnotronic ndash houseEarth Wind amp Fire - Funk

1980

Mc hammer time- you cant touch it ndash Popdancerap Robin S ndash Club DanceRobert Miles ndash Club Dance

1990

2000

Eminem- my name is - RapEric Prdtz ndash Club DanceTiesto - Trance

2010

Katie Perry- PoprapAvicii ndash club danceJay Z - Rap

Bruno Mars ndash FunkDavid Guetta ndash Club Dance

Producing Dance Music12 ndash Pick a minimum of 3 bands or artists from your timeline and give specific details about them For example you could name some of their songstracks You should also try to give some specific musical characteristics of the tracks

Akon Dj problem usher

SongsTracks

Irsquom sprungRight NowSmack That

I wanna be down I donrsquot mind

Instruments used

Drums Piano Bass Synths Vocal

Drums Synths Bass Vocal

Drums Synths Bass Guitar Vocals

2 interesting facts

Akons first album was released in 2003Option of nature

First track was made in 1981First album was called The grey

Good kissser was a big hit when it first came outWas influenced by Michael Jackson

Producing Dance Music13 14 15 ndash Now think about the different styles of pop music You should now describe some of their key features

TIP Add some hyperlinks to musical examples of the style to support your description (feel free to change any genres listed) The table below is a guide You may wish to produce 1 slide per style showing your musical featuresRhythm Feature Structure Instrumentation

Disco four on the flour RhythmSyncopated hi hatsSyncopated riffs

Chorus and verse Structure Extended instrumental sections

Bass Piano Drums Horns Strings Vocals Uses a selection of orchestral instruments

Club dance Four on the flour RhythmSyncopated bass linesFast rhythms to build tension

Verse and chorus Repeated structureMelodic hook sections

The DJ will be playing a important Part with mixing the desks

Drum and bass

Has fast complex drum and bass rhythms

Many repeated sections to make it memorable

Drum and bass sometimes vocals

House music Four on the flour rhythm Syncopated riffs on a variety of instruments

Verse chorus with strong melodic instrumental sections

They may use vocals or vocals examples and piano chords Loops and samples

• V-Cert Music Technology
• Slide 2
• Slide 3
• Slide 4
• Slide 5

Producing Dance Music12 ndash Pick a minimum of 3 bands or artists from your timeline and give specific details about them For example you could name some of their songstracks You should also try to give some specific musical characteristics of the tracks

Akon Dj problem usher

SongsTracks

Irsquom sprungRight NowSmack That

I wanna be down I donrsquot mind

Instruments used

Drums Piano Bass Synths Vocal

Drums Synths Bass Vocal

Drums Synths Bass Guitar Vocals

2 interesting facts

Akons first album was released in 2003Option of nature

First track was made in 1981First album was called The grey

Good kissser was a big hit when it first came outWas influenced by Michael Jackson

Producing Dance Music13 14 15 ndash Now think about the different styles of pop music You should now describe some of their key features

TIP Add some hyperlinks to musical examples of the style to support your description (feel free to change any genres listed) The table below is a guide You may wish to produce 1 slide per style showing your musical featuresRhythm Feature Structure Instrumentation

Disco four on the flour RhythmSyncopated hi hatsSyncopated riffs

Chorus and verse Structure Extended instrumental sections

Bass Piano Drums Horns Strings Vocals Uses a selection of orchestral instruments

Club dance Four on the flour RhythmSyncopated bass linesFast rhythms to build tension

Verse and chorus Repeated structureMelodic hook sections

The DJ will be playing a important Part with mixing the desks

Drum and bass

Has fast complex drum and bass rhythms

Many repeated sections to make it memorable

Drum and bass sometimes vocals

House music Four on the flour rhythm Syncopated riffs on a variety of instruments

Verse chorus with strong melodic instrumental sections

They may use vocals or vocals examples and piano chords Loops and samples

• V-Cert Music Technology
• Slide 2
• Slide 3
• Slide 4
• Slide 5

Producing Dance Music13 14 15 ndash Now think about the different styles of pop music You should now describe some of their key features

TIP Add some hyperlinks to musical examples of the style to support your description (feel free to change any genres listed) The table below is a guide You may wish to produce 1 slide per style showing your musical featuresRhythm Feature Structure Instrumentation

Disco four on the flour RhythmSyncopated hi hatsSyncopated riffs

Chorus and verse Structure Extended instrumental sections

Bass Piano Drums Horns Strings Vocals Uses a selection of orchestral instruments

Club dance Four on the flour RhythmSyncopated bass linesFast rhythms to build tension

Verse and chorus Repeated structureMelodic hook sections

The DJ will be playing a important Part with mixing the desks

Drum and bass

Has fast complex drum and bass rhythms

Many repeated sections to make it memorable

Drum and bass sometimes vocals

House music Four on the flour rhythm Syncopated riffs on a variety of instruments

Verse chorus with strong melodic instrumental sections

They may use vocals or vocals examples and piano chords Loops and samples

• V-Cert Music Technology
• Slide 2
• Slide 3
• Slide 4
• Slide 5