Assignment title

Music sequence
my Track and how I achieved
the end result

Assessor

Date issued April 2014

Interim Deadline
Learning Aim A


July 14 2014
Final
deadline
October half term 2014

Interim Deadline
Learning Aim B


July 14 2014
Final
deadline
October half term 2014

Qualification suite
covered

BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Music
BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Certificate in Music




Units covered

Unit 7: Introducing Music sequencing


Learning aims
covered


Learning aim A: explore music sequencing techniques

Learning aim B: use music sequencing software to
create music


Duration (approx)
Learning aim a = 10 hours
Learning aim b = 20 hours




Scenario

learning aim A
You have been asked to demonstrate your understanding of music
sequencing techniques by developing a training resource for others to
use that outlines note input, note editing and effects. This training
resource can be in the format of a presentation (powerpoint or
otherwise) a training video or a work log outlining the features of
Cubase.

Scenario

learning aim b
You have been asked to create a sequenced piece of music for one of
the following
a) A well known pop/dance/rock track lasting 2-3 minutes
b) A piece of film music
c) A dance track that could be used for a late night dance radio
show



Learning Aim A

Explore music sequencing techniques


Task 1
You need to create a training product that can be used by future year 9 students
showing how to use the sequencing functions of Cubase. You can base this on
your own sequencing work and can describe how you have used note input and
editing features, and how you have selected instruments, sounds and effects
when creating sequenced pieces. You may also like to discuss effects which
you havent used yet, giving examples of when they might be used, and any
advantages and limitations of the software you have used to create your pieces.
The product can be in the form of ONE or more of the following
1. a presentation
2. training video
3. work log
Your presentation will use audio examples of your sequenced work and is likely
to include screenshots showing techniques used.


Evidence you must
produce for this
task
The actual training product presentation/video tutorial/log
Diary record of your work each lesson as you make progress
Screenshots of techniques used
Example recordings of short sequenced pieces.
Problems that you faced and how you solved them

You may also submit any other form of evidence such as the midi booklet

Criteria covered by this task: explore music sequencing techniques


To achieve the level 2 criteria you must show that you
are able to:

Unit Criterion
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DESCRIBE the features of music sequencing techniques in
relation to note input and editing and the use of effects.

7 2A.P1

EXPLAIN the features of music sequencing techniques in
relation to note input and editing and the use of effects.

7 2A.M1

EXPLAIN the features of music sequencing techniques in
relation to note input and editing and the use of effects and
their potential applications.

7 2A.D1

If you have not achieved the level 2 criteria, your work will be assessed to
determine if the following level 1 criteria has been met
Identify the features of music sequencing techniques in
relation to note input and editing and the use of effects.
7 1A.1




Evidence
you must
produce for
this task

Your final stereo mix

A regular log/blog on what you have achieved each lesson and
where you have found problems and successes with the work



Learning Aim B


use music sequencing software to
create music


You have been asked to create a sequenced piece of music for one of
the following
a) A well known pop/dance/rock track lasting 2-3 minutes
b) A piece of film music (any genre)
c) A dance track that could be used for a late night dance radio
show
You should submit your final piece as a stereo audio file.

You will need to
select suitable sounds to fit the brief software instruments
(halion one/VST instruments etc)
select suitable project settings such as tempo
record MIDI real time capture, step recording, clicking in
region editing looping, copy and paste, resizing and trimming,
time-stretching
quantise suitably
ensure that note position, note length, note pitch and note
velocities are all suitable

You will also need to mix the final track
The tracks should be mixed together to create a finished product.

Attention should be given to:
volume balance
stereo field appropriate panning of instruments
effects using insert effects, e.g. reverb, delay, chorus, distortion
the end product bouncing down to stereo


Criteria covered by this task:
use music sequencing software to create music


To achieve the level 2 criteria you must show
that you are able to:

Unit Criterion
reference

Apply sequencing techniques in the production of a piece
of music.

7 2B.P2 P
Select and apply sequencing techniques in the production
of a piece of music, with attention to detail.

7
2B.M2
M
Select and apply sequencing techniques in the production
of a piece of music, with attention to detail and musicality

7
2B.D2
D

Apply mixing techniques, competently.

7
2B.P3
P
Select and apply mixing techniques competently and
effectively.

7
2B.M3
M
Select and apply mixing techniques that enhance
the final mix

7
2B.D3
D



If you have not achieved the level 2 criteria, your work will be
assessed to determine if the following level 1 criteria has been met


Apply limited sequencing techniques in the production of a
piece of music.

7 1B.2

Use a limited range of mixing techniques.

7 1B.3