1. Hook Stage 1 Know: What a ‘hook’ is.
Be able to: Decode the main hook from Kids by MGMT.
Starter: Work out the riff by ear.
Understand: How to play and record into Cubase.

2. PRIZE FOR THE FIRST PERSON TO WORK OUT THE HOOK CORRECTLY BY EAR
What is a hook?
The tonality of the hook is A major:
A B C# D E F# G#
The hook begins on A.
Which note from above is NOT used in the hook?
PRIZE FOR THE FIRST PERSON TO WORK OUT THE HOOK CORRECTLY BY EAR
Starter: Work out the riff by ear.

3. WB PG1 Task 1: Decode the main hook
Tempo: This tells us that the tempo is 122 beats per minute. We will need to set the tempo on Cubase to match this.
Key signature: The sharps F, C and G. So every time we see F, C or G we play F#, C# and G# instead. ?# ? A

4. CUBASE - SETUP 1. Push the function button
2. Push the down category button 16 times until PC Mode appears on screen
3. Move the black wheel so the screen says PC2
CUBASE - SETUP
HEADPHONES: Unplug the splitter from the back of the keyboard and put into the white ‘Guitar link’ in the headphone slot.
YOU WILL NEED TO REPLACE THESE AT THE END OF THE LESSON!

5. Open Cubase: Cubase 6 shortcut on desktop
Wait (it takes time to load)
Open a new File: Click on the ‘More’ tab and select ‘MGMT template’ . Make sure the ‘prompt for project location’ is selected before clicking continue.
Create project folder:
Select Music
Select My Music
Create a new folder : give it your name and class eg. Sam and Billy 8g1

6. Quantize: 8 blocks 1 blocks 2 blocks 4 blocks Ensure ‘Snap’ is white.
Select the quantize box.
Select 1/8: By selecting 1/8 you are dividing each bar in eight, therefore into quaver beats.
Quantize:
Corrects timing mistakes.
Input notes with precise timing.
8 blocks
1 blocks
2 blocks
4 blocks

7. MELODY - RECORDING
Select the Melody track so that the track is light grey and the record symbol is red.
Press the ‘Beginning’ button to make sure the play bar is at the start of your track.
Press the record button on the transport bar. Wait for the 8 clicks and then play in your melody line.
Press the stop button when you are finished. If it is too long move your pointer to the end of the part and click and drag to make it shorter.
If you don’t think it is correct, click on it with the pointer and press ‘delete’ and try again.

8. MELODY - RECORDING EXTENTION AT THE END OF THE LESSON
If you finish all this, ask me for the extension work to achieve BEYOND YOUR BEST.
AT THE END OF THE LESSON
1. Save your work (first save will need you and your partner’s name for a file name).
2. Complete your self assessment.
3. Follow the instructions on the yellow sticker on your computer.

9. Pitch Rhythm Ensemble Skills Contrast Creativity Beyond Above Secure
Pitch
Rhythm
Ensemble Skills
Contrast
Creativity
Beyond
Additional variations of hook, bass or countermelody with harmonic merit.
A drum fill has been added with interesting features; syncopation, dotted notes
Complete independent work completed in a fast time frame.
Dynamics are used in specific places to show contrast, direction and structure.
Effects are used to greatly enhance the musicality of the song and good choice of instrument sounds.
Above
Vocal line present and in tune/ melodic variation of hook or bass line.
A drum fill has been added and is rhythmically sensible.
An effort made to help their partner, work ahead of the class schedule and look of opportunities to push themselves.
Dynamics are used sensitively with crescendo and diminuendo.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features. Effects are used accurately.
Secure
Hook, bass, and countermelody in correctly.
The drum line is accurate with the original track. The countermelody notes and rests are correct.
An even amount of work done with partner to complete work at a reasonable pace.
Dynamics are present in loud and soft form.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features. Some attempt at extra special effects may have been made.
Establishing
Hook and bass line pitches correct, perhaps too high.
Hook and bass line rhythms are mostly correct. The drum beat is in time.
Some effort given to the project but too dependent on partner.
All dynamics are at the same level and all tracks are balanced.
The hook, countermelody, bass and drum line are completed.

10. Bass Stage 2 Know: What a bass clef is.
Be able to: Decode the bass line from Kids by MGMT.
Starter: Work out the bass line by ear.
Understand: How to play and record into Cubase.

11. The tonality of the song is A major:
What are octaves?
Starter: Work out the bass line by ear. (10 mins)
The tonality of the song is A major:
A B C# D E F# G#
The first bar of the bass line is an F# and another F#. Have a listen to the hook and work out the following Bars.
What are octaves?
F# & F#
Bar 1.
_ & _
Bar 2.
_ & _
Bar 3.
_ & _
Bar 4.

12. C is to the left - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR_cwELdtHk
WB PG2
Task 1: Decode the Bassline
Key signature: The sharps F, C and G. So every time we see F, C or G we play F#, C# and G# instead. F# ?# ?
C is to the left -
Virtual Keyboard -

13. FINISH RECORDING THE MELODY LINE FIRST!

14. Reopening Cubase 1. Push the function button
Don’t forget to plug in your headphones to the white ‘Guitar link’.
1. Push the function button
2. Push the down category button 16 times until PC Mode appears on screen
3. Move the black wheel so the screen says PC2

15. Two input options: OPTION 1: OPTION 2: Record the bass line
Use this option if:
You can play the bassline
You want to push your playing
You want a more realistic sound
Follow the recording instructions from STAGE 1
Draw the bass line
Use this option if:
You struggle to play in time
You want to move on quickly
You took a lot of time completing the melody
Follow the sequencing instructions which follow:

16. BASS LINE – SEQUENCING
Open Cubase and open your work from last lesson - It should be on the ‘Recent’ tab.
1. Here is the zoom control. Zoom in so you can see bars 1-8 along the top of the screen.
2. Select ‘Draw’ from the tool bar
3. Draw across 4 bars (up to the 5) in BASS, creating a box.
4. Select the arrow from the tool bar and then double click in the box you have just created.

17. Drawing in Cubase Select the Draw function (pencil)
Click in the columns to get a note – one note per column.
Use the zoom feature to zoom in so you can see an octave. (C0-C1)
Utilise the piano on the left as a note guide.
Get back to the main screen Click the small grey x in the top right hand corner

18. BASS EXTENTION AT THE END OF THE LESSON
If you finish all this, ask me for the extension work to achieve above expectations.
AT THE END OF THE LESSON
1. Save your work (first save will need you and your partner’s name for a file name).
2. Complete your self assessment.
3. Follow the instructions on the yellow sticker on your computer.

19. Pitch Rhythm Ensemble Skills Contrast Creativity Beyond Above Secure
Pitch
Rhythm
Ensemble Skills
Contrast
Creativity
Beyond
Additional variations of hook, bass or countermelody with harmonic merit.
A drum fill has been added with interesting features; syncopation, dotted notes
Complete independent work completed in a fast time frame.
Dynamics are used in specific places to show contrast, direction and structure.
Effects are used to greatly enhance the musicality of the song and good choice of instrument sounds.
Above
Vocal line present and in tune/ melodic variation of hook or bass line.
A drum fill has been added and is rhythmically sensible.
An effort made to help their partner, work ahead of the class schedule and look of opportunities to push themselves.
Dynamics are used sensitively with crescendo and diminuendo.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features. Effects are used accurately.
Secure
Hook, bass, and countermelody in correctly.
The drum line is accurate with the original track. The countermelody notes and rests are correct.
An even amount of work done with partner to complete work at a reasonable pace.
Dynamics are present in loud and soft form.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features. Some attempt at extra special effects may have been made.
Establishing
Hook and bass line pitches correct, perhaps too high.
Hook and bass line rhythms are mostly correct. The drum beat is in time.
Some effort given to the project but too dependent on partner.
All dynamics are at the same level and all tracks are balanced.
The hook, countermelody, bass and drum line are completed.

20. Drums Stage 3 Know: How a drum kit works.
Be able to: Perform the drum pattern from Kids by MGMT.
Starter: Work out the drum pattern by ear.
Understand: Music technology can aid composition.

21. 1. Push the function button
2. Push the down category button 16 times until PC Mode appears on screen
3. Move the black wheel so the screen says PC2
Don’t forget to plug in your headphones to the white ‘Guitar link’.

22. FINISH RECORDING THE MELODY and BASS LINE FIRST!

23. DRUMS
2. Select ‘Draw’ from the tool bar
3. Draw across 4 bars (up to the 5) in DRUM track, creating a box.
4. Select the arrow from the tool bar and then double click in the box you have just created.
1. This is the zoom control in the bottom right hand corner. Zoom in so you can see all the numbers 1-8 clearly.
Open Cubase and open your work from last lesson - It should be on the ‘Recent’ tab.

24. DRUMS
5. Make sure the ‘Quantise’ level is set to 1/8. If not, click on it and chose this level. (At the top right of the screen.)
6. Select the drum stick from the tool bar.
7. Recreate my drum pattern as below:
8.. You can hear your drum part by pressing play.
Get back to the main screen
Click the small grey X in the top right hand corner.

25. BETTER DRUMS: EXTENSION
At the beginning of the lesson I demonstrated how to make your drum track more interesting by adding fills, crashes and syncopated rhythms.
Create extra drum parts and compose additional fills, crashes or even an entirely new beat to make your drum section more interesting.
Don’t be afraid…

26. DRUMS EXTENTION AT THE END OF THE LESSON
1. Save your work (first save will need you and your partner’s name for a file name).
2. Complete your self assessment.
3. Follow the instructions on the yellow sticker on your computer.
EXTENTION
If you finish all this, ask me for the extension work to achieve above expectations.

27. Pitch Rhythm Ensemble Skills Contrast Creativity Beyond Above Secure
Pitch
Rhythm
Ensemble Skills
Contrast
Creativity
Beyond
Additional variations of hook, bass or countermelody with harmonic merit.
A drum fill has been added with interesting features; syncopation, dotted notes
Complete independent work completed in a fast time frame.
Dynamics are used in specific places to show contrast, direction and structure.
Effects are used to greatly enhance the musicality of the song and good choice of instrument sounds.
Above
Vocal line present and in tune/ melodic variation of hook or bass line.
A drum fill has been added and is rhythmically sensible.
An effort made to help their partner, work ahead of the class schedule and look of opportunities to push themselves.
Dynamics are used sensitively with crescendo and diminuendo.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features. Effects are used accurately.
Secure
Hook, bass, and countermelody in correctly.
The drum line is accurate with the original track. The countermelody notes and rests are correct.
An even amount of work done with partner to complete work at a reasonable pace.
Dynamics are present in loud and soft form.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features. Some attempt at extra special effects may have been made.
Establishing
Hook and bass line pitches correct, perhaps too high.
Hook and bass line rhythms are mostly correct. The drum beat is in time.
Some effort given to the project but too dependent on partner.
All dynamics are at the same level and all tracks are balanced.
The hook, countermelody, bass and drum line are completed.
All done correct? You’re here!

28. Stage 4
Counter Melody

29. C is to the left - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR_cwELdtHk
Stage 4
What’s a counter melody?
Decode the counter melody
C is to the left -
Virtual Keyboard -
Key signature: The sharps F, C and G. So every time we see F, C or G we play F#, C# and G# instead. # F#

30. 1. Push the function button
2. Push the down category button 16 times until PC Mode appears on screen
3. Move the black wheel so the screen says PC2
Don’t forget to plug in your headphones to the white ‘Guitar link’.

31. 2. Select ‘Draw’ from the tool bar
3. Draw across 8 bars (up to the 9) in COUNTERMELODY, creating a box.
4. Select the arrow from the tool bar and then double click in the box you have just created.
1. Here is the zoom control. Zoom in so you can see bars 1-8 along the top of the screen.
COUNTERMELODY
Open Cubase and open your work from last lesson - It should be on the ‘Recent’ tab.

32. Two input options: OPTION 1: OPTION 2: Record the countermelody
Use this option if:
You can play the bassline
You want to push your playing
You want a more realistic sound
Follow the recording instructions from STAGE 1
Draw the countermelody
Use this option if:
You struggle to play in time
You want to move on quickly
You took a lot of time completing the melody
Follow the sequencing instructions which follow:

33. COUNTERMELODY: Sequencing
Drawing in Cubase
Select the ‘draw’ function - to draw notes into cubase.
3. Select the ‘pointer’ function - and you are able to lengthen and shorten notes..
COUNTERMELODY: Sequencing
Use the piano on the left hand side as a note guide.
To get back to the main screen click the small grey x in the top right hand corner

34. COUNTERMELODY EXTENTION AT THE END OF THE LESSON
1. Save your work (first save will need you and your partner’s name for a file name).
2. Complete your self assessment.
3. Follow the instructions on the yellow sticker on your computer.
EXTENTION
If you finish all this, ask me for the extension work to achieve above expectations.

35. Pitch Rhythm Ensemble Skills Contrast Creativity Beyond Above Secure
Pitch
Rhythm
Ensemble Skills
Contrast
Creativity
Beyond
Additional variations of hook, bass or countermelody with harmonic merit.
A drum fill has been added with interesting features; syncopation, dotted notes
Complete independent work completed in a fast time frame.
Dynamics are used in specific places to show contrast, direction and structure.
Effects are used to greatly enhance the musicality of the song and good choice of instrument sounds.
Above
Vocal line present and in tune/ melodic variation of hook or bass line.
A drum fill has been added and is rhythmically sensible.
An effort made to help their partner, work ahead of the class schedule and look of opportunities to push themselves.
Dynamics are used sensitively with crescendo and diminuendo.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features. Effects are used accurately.
Secure
Hook, bass, and countermelody in correctly.
The drum line is accurate with the original track. The countermelody notes and rests are correct.
An even amount of work done with partner to complete work at a reasonable pace.
Dynamics are present in loud and soft form.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features. Some attempt at extra special effects may have been made.
Establishing
Hook and bass line pitches correct, perhaps too high.
Hook and bass line rhythms are mostly correct. The drum beat is in time.
Some effort given to the project but too dependent on partner.
All dynamics are at the same level and all tracks are balanced.
The hook, countermelody, bass and drum line are completed.
All done correct? You’re here!

36. Copy & Paste Stage 5 Know: The Lyrics to Kids
Be able to: Copy and paste
Starter: Copy and paste
Understand: Music technology can aid composition.

37. 1. Push the function button
2. Push the down category button 16 times until PC Mode appears on screen
3. Move the black wheel so the screen says PC2
Don’t forget to plug in your headphones to the white ‘Guitar link’.

38. COPYING: Press and hold ALT
Open Cubase and open your work from last lesson - It should be on the ‘Recent’ tab.
This is what your work should look like. (Your drums might look slightly different.)
COPYING: Press and hold ALT
Click and hold onto the part you want to copy –drag it to where you want it. Try to create this:
Drums, Melody and Bass have been copied!

39. STRUCTURE Select the gluing tool.
Glue the parts for each instrument together so that you have four parts which last 8 bars each (up to 9)
Go back to the pointer tool.

40. STRUCTURE
Here is the structure for the first 32 bars. Use ALT to copy the parts to makes yours look like this:
Listen to the original MGMT track to work out what the structure of the bars up to bar 65 should be. Try singing along to help you.

41. STRUCTURE Full structure: Try singing along! Kids: Lyrics
You were a child crawling on your knees toward him
Making momma so proud But your voice is too loud
We like to watch you laughing
Picking insects off of plants
No time to think of consequences
(Chorus)
Control yourself, Take only what you need from him
A family of trees wanting to be haunted

42. 8. Here’s what it should look like in full! Sing along!
Pitch
Rhythm
Ensemble Skills
Contrast
Creativity
Beyond
Additional variations of hook, bass or countermelody with harmonic merit.
A drum fill has been added with interesting features; syncopation, dotted notes
Complete independent work completed in a fast time frame.
Dynamics are used in specific places to show contrast, direction and structure.
Effects are used to greatly enhance the musicality of the song and good choice of instrument sounds.
Above
Vocal line present and in tune/ melodic variation of hook or bass line.
A drum fill has been added and is rhythmically sensible.
An effort made to help their partner, work ahead of the class schedule and look of opportunities to push themselves.
Dynamics are used sensitively with crescendo and diminuendo.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features. Effects are used accurately.
Secure
Hook, bass, and countermelody in correctly.
The drum line is accurate with the original track. The countermelody notes and rests are correct.
An even amount of work done with partner to complete work at a reasonable pace.
Dynamics are present in loud and soft form.
The tracks structured to closely resemble the original song including extra features.
Establishing
Hook and bass line pitches correct, perhaps too high.
Hook and bass line rhythms are mostly correct. The drum beat is in time.
Some effort given to the project but too dependent on partner.
All dynamics are at the same level and all tracks are balanced.
The hook, countermelody, bass and drum line are completed.
8. Here’s what it should look like in full! Sing along!
All done correct? You’re here!
You were a child crawling on your knees toward him
Making momma so proud But your voice is too loud
We like to watch you laughing
Picking insects off of plants
No time to think of consequences
(Chorus)
Control yourself, Take only what you need from him
A family of trees wanting to be haunted