This app works in the musical context of Dubstep style, which has a slower tempo than other Hip Hop styles. There are two sample pads - one triggers an 8-beat bass line, the other an 8=beat pad sound. Pupils need to count the backing as sets of 8 beats and trigger the samples in any order/combination to produce their own texture. They can build up their texture by recording their performances in several layers if they wish. The pad sample allows control of stereo positioning and volume level. There is an on-screen count display to help users keep their place, which can be switched off as skills advance.
Curriculum area: Performing, arranging
Main focus: Playing on beat 1 of an 8-beat cycle. Building simple textures.
Possible learning outcomes:Improved rhythmic accuracy. Counting beats in groups of 8. Awareness of Beat 1. Awareness of texture.
Suggestion for where next: Other beat completers to continue improving rhythmic accuracy.
Tags: timing precision, counting beats, sample pad, sample bank, composing a texture
Resource type: This is a Beat Completer resource.
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