Innovation Week

Tuesday, Day 1:
It is the first day of Innovation Week and so far things are going well. I have completed all my research, however the programs I was going to use don't work well for me. Instead I made a template for a song sheet so I can write my start writing my song tomorrow.
Wednesday, Day 2:
Today I managed to finish off my song, so I am ahead of schedule! One of the teachers was looking at my project and thought it would be a good idea if I added a harmonic piece too so my song could sound better. When I got home I also recorded parts of my song to help harmonizing it tomorrow. Tomorrow I am going to work on researching how to harmonize a piece and try to make that part.
Thursday, Day 3:
I finished researching, and creating the harmonized part of my song. Because I had time I also started my PowerPoint presentation for showcasing my project. I will finish the PowerPoint tomorrow and record, as well as insert the music into the PowerPoint over the weekend.
Friday, Day 4:
I found a good free program where I can record and edit my music. The program is called audacity. I also finished my PowerPoint except for adding my song. Over the weekend I am going to record my song and put it into the PowerPoint as well as turn the PowerPoint into a video to run as my presentation. I am still trying to think of a way to give my song to people who want it, I have not figured out how to do that yet.
Research:
Question/Answer Phrases
  • Repeat First Half, Change Second Half
  • See Ode To Joy
Keep it Simple
  • It’s my first song, so I should keep it short and repeat phrases
  • Phrases in pattern 1121
Try to stick to the key signature
  • Going out of the key signature can make the song sound bad
  • Good songs out of the key signature is very hard to do
Think about the key signature you want to use
  • This will influence how the song sounds
  • It will also influence the mood of the sound
  • Major Scales gives a happy mood
  • Minor Scales gives a sad mood
  • Blues Scales give a more celebratory mood
What time signature do you want to use
  • Speed
  • Accent on which note
Harmonizing
  • Play the same
  • Good if the melody is basic
  • Good for less experienced players
  • Go an octave up, or an octave up, or down
  • More variety with the same melody
  • Use a melodic third
  • Go up or down 2 notes
  • This gives the same melody, but a different look and sound.

Programs:

Don’t Work Well For Me

Photoshop
Create the bars
  • Print template
  • Write in notes


What I want to have in my song:
(Rough Draft)
Intro
Verse
Chorus
Ending

My Song: Inspirations

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