Introduction: Basics Flashcards
Like a car, and most other genres of music, dance music is structured in a _____
very ordered fashion.
You start by____.
making one part
using the car anology…
You start by making one part.
, This is developed and has other components added to it, for example a car engine.
However this ____
has no practical use on its own.
using the car anology…
You start by making one part.
, This is_____
developed and has other components added to it
You start by making one part.
This is developed and has other components added to it, However this has no practical use on its own.It needs to be1. ____ and be 2.____ to create the whole track .
- linked to other components
2. built upon
how to start … You start with ____that is then ___
a basic element that is then built upon
A record can be split into ___sections
six
A record can be split into six sections, which in some instances can be__
broken down further into stages:
the six stages:
Stages 1 - 4 =
introduction
the six stages:
Breakdown 1
Stage 5
the six stages:
Main Section
Stage 6
the six stages:Breakdown 2
Stage 7
the six stages:Final loops
Stage 8
the six stages:Ending/Outro
Stage 9
Stage 1:
Each bar of music has ___ beats, starting with the first beat of the bar.
four
Stage 1:
Each bar of music has four beats, starting with the first beat of the bar. the first beat of the bar - This is called a ____.
down-beat
Stage 2:
Dance music works in multiples of__.
2
Stage 2
Dance music works in multiples of 2. If you have 1 bar, this is repeated and will ___.
fundamentally be the same
Stage 2:
Dance music works in multiples of 2. If you have 1 bar, this is___ and___
repeated and will fundamentally be the same
Stage 2:
2 bars are “copied and pasted”. However, this time ……
However, this time a slight variation is added in the form of a short fill-in
Stage 2:
Dance music works in multiples of 2. If you have 1 bar, this is repeated and will fundamentally be the same.
These 2 bars are “_____”. However, this time a slight variation is added in the form of a short fill-in. This occurs at the end of Bar 4.
copied and pasted
Stage 2:….
These 2 bars are “copied and pasted”. However, this time a slight variation is added in the form of a short fill-in. This occurs at ____.
the end of Bar 4
Stage 2:
… a short fill-in. This occurs at the end of Bar 4. This may only be an extra ___.
kickdrum, snares or cymbal
Stage 2:
after duplicating 1 bar twice, and those 2 bars twice with a form of a “fill at the end of the 4 th bar ….In summary we now have ___of music that looks like this:
4 bars
While it is playing, count in your head the four beats in each bar with the 1.___changing to the corresponding 2.___.
- first digit
- Bar number
“1, 2,3,4, 2 ,2,3,4, 3 ,2,3,4, 4 ,2,3,4”
Stage 3
now with 4 bars… This is “copied and pasted” again, but instead of using a slight variation in bar 8, an _____.
obvious fill-in is used lasting for the whole of the 8th bar
Stage 3:
As long as you can ____ of these 8-bar patterns you are well on your way.
spot the beginning
Stage 3:
New____are added starting at the the first bar of these 8-bar sections.
instruments such as hi-hats, hand claps etc.
Stage 3:
Because the 8-bar progression is uniform, it is possible to build up a tune, creating a fuller sound ____.
every 8 bars
Stage 3:
Because the 8-bar progression is ___, it is possible to build up a tune, creating a fuller sound every 8 bars
uniform
Stage 3:
Because the 8-bar progression is uniform, it is possible to ____, creating a fuller sound every 8 bars
build up a tune
Stage 3:
Because the 8-bar progression is uniform, it is possible to build up a tune, creating a ____every 8 bars
fuller sound
Stage 4:
To get sixteen bars this is exactly the same as the eight bars but are____.
two bolted together
Stage 4:
To get sixteen bars this is exactly the same as the eight bars but are two bolted together.
I refer to the start of bar 9 as the ___ . It is simply the point where ____of the first eight bars occurs (as featured in Stage 3).
Repeat
repetition
Stage 4:
To get sixteen bars this is exactly the same as the eight bars but are two bolted together.
I refer to the start of bar ___ as the Repeat . It is simply the point where repetition of the first eight bars occurs (as featured in Stage 3).
9
Stage 4:
To get sixteen bars this is exactly the same as the eight bars but are two bolted together.
I refer to the start of bar 9 as the Repeat . It is simply the point where ____(as featured in Stage 3).
repetition of the first eight bars occurs
Stage 4:
In total these__ bars of music will be referred to as 1 loop.
16 bars
Stage 4:
In total these 16 bars of music will be referred to as ___.
1 loop.
Stage 4:
In total these 16 bars of music will be referred to as 1 loop. _____ can be mixed only understanding this much. (This as always can be expanded to give greater scope to the DJ)
Most musical styles
Stage 4:
(…expanded to give greater scope to the DJ)
16 bars would be copied and pasted to give bars ____
1-32
Stage 4: This whole 32 bar section (2 loops) are then ….
copied again and bolted together to create a bars 1-64
Stage 4:
The possibility of additional sounds could be introduced every 8 bars (hihat, handclap, snare, strings, melody etc.) on bars ____ .
9, 17, 25, 33, 41, 49 and 57
Stage 4:
From the first beat on the record, there will usually be a total of _____ (all are the same thing) of introduction.
4 loops / 64 bars / 1 pattern
Stage 4:
From the first beat on the record, there will usually be a total of 4 loops / 64 bars / 1 pattern (all are the same thing) of____.
introduction
Stage 4:
for every two 16 bar loops - as in the last 16 bar of the first loop, to add further variation, they may make the fill in ____ as its likely____
much more dominant as its likely to be introducing the first breakdown.
Stage 4:
fill at the end of every two 16 bar loops , This could be anything from the final bar or could be _____with a rolling snare drum for example leading into the start of the next pattern and could be implemented over several bars.
extended over a greater period of time
Stage 4:
fill at the end of every two 16 bar loops , This could be anything from the final bar or could be extended over a greater period of time with a ____ for example leading into the start of the next pattern and could be implemented over several bars.
rolling snare drum
Stage 4:
fill at the end of every two 16 bar loops , This could be anything from the final bar or could be extended over a greater period of time with a rolling snare drum for example leading into the ____ and could be implemented over several bars.
start of the next pattern
Stage 4:
fill at the end of every two 16 bar loops , This could be anything from the final bar or could be extended over a greater period of time with a rolling snare drum for example leading into the start of the next pattern and could be ___.
implemented over several bars
the position of the first Kickdrum on the record is ____.
VERY IMPORTANT
The position of the first Kickdrum on the record is VERY IMPORTANT. We will reference this for later use as____
[VINYL POINT A]
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
The first breakdown will then occur.
Everyone 1___and 2 ____!
- stops dancing in this bit
2. usually wave their arms in the air or use it as a breather
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1
This is the ___
main riff of the tune
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
this is the main riff of the tune ____ in house or the 2.____ in D&B usually with no beat and is the 3. ____
- piano break / synth stab
- build-up to the main bass line
- chorus to a song
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
this is the main riff of the tune , ___ in house
piano break / synth stab in house
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
this is the main riff of the tune , piano break / synth stab in house or the ___ in D&B
build-up to the main bass line
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
this is the main riff of the tune , piano break / synth stab in house or the build-up to the main bass line in D&B usually with no beat, and is the ____
chorus to a song
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
Trance and house breakdowns may be___
longer with more the bars being repeated (cut and pasted as in stage 3)
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
Trance and house breakdowns may be longer with more the bars being repeated to ___
prolong the build up to the bulk of the main tune.
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
D&B breakdowns could ____. However, the physical length of a breakdown is relatively unimportant.
be shorter and build up much quicker
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
D&B breakdowns could be shorter and build up much quicker. However, the physical length of a breakdown is ___
relatively unimportant.
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
D&B breakdowns could be shorter and build up much quicker. However, the ____ of a breakdown is relatively unimportant.
physical length
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
he physical length of a breakdown is relatively unimportant. It is unlikely you will be___
mixing over this anyway
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
The beginning point to a breakdown is visible on the vinyl itself as it a ___ groove than the others.
much darker
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
The main synth riff will be ___
repeated adding more hi-hats, kickdrums etc every 8 bars.
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
This part of the tune will be very obvious as ____ until the main beat drops back in..
all the sounds will gradually build
Stage 5 - Breakdown 1:
This part of the tune will be very obvious as all the sounds will gradually build until the ___
main beat drops back in..
If you’re a new “DJ” it’s best not to mix over any breakdown! It will 1.___ and 2.___
- spoil the main effect of the breakdown
2. will generally sound pap.
Stage 6 - Main
Where ___ is a very important point in DJing.
the beat drops back in (at the beginning of the new loop)
Stage 6 - Main
Where the beat drops back in (at the beginning of the new loop is ___
a very important point in DJing.
Stage 6 - Main:
we shall reference this point as
[VINYL POINT B] .
[VINYL POINT B] .
This represents the beginning of the “Main” section.
Stage 6 - Main:
you will notice that the ___ will probably be the chorus or tune you heard in the breakdown incorporated over the beat that built up in the Introduction section of the record.
main tune
Stage 6 - Main:
you will notice that the main tune will probably be ___ you heard in the breakdown incorporated over the beat that built up in the Introduction section of the record.
the chorus or tune
Stage 6 - Main:
you will notice that the main tune will probably be the chorus or tune you heard in the ___ incorporated over the beat that built up in the Introduction section of the record.
breakdown
Stage 6 - Main:
you will notice that the main tune will probably be the chorus or tune you heard in the breakdown incorporated over ___
the beat that built up in the Introduction section of the record.
Stage 6 - Main: It will loop (with possible variations) until ___
the main riff appears on its own for the second time.
Stage 6 - Main: It \_\_\_ (with\_\_\_) until the main riff appears on its own for the second time.
- will loop
2. possible variations
Stage 7 - Breakdown 2
This breakdown will be__ to Breakdown 1.
identical
Stage 7 - Breakdown 2:
Wait for the build-up! (___ of kick drums, snares etc.).
increasing volume
Stage 7 - Breakdown 2:
You should be able to predict ___
when the beat will drop back in.
Stage 7 - Breakdown 2:
You should be able to predict when the beat will drop back in.If not, it comes back in ___and will build up until it all drops as it did in the first breakdown.
on the down beat of the 9th bar (start of repeat)
Stage 7 - Breakdown 2:
You should be able to predict when the beat will drop back in.If not, it comes back in on the down beat of the __ bar (start of repeat) and will build up until it all drops as it did in the first breakdown.
9th
Stage 7 - Breakdown 2:
You should be able to predict when the beat will drop back in.If not, it comes back in on the down beat of the 9th bar (start of repeat) and will___until___
build up until it all drops as it did in the first breakdown.
Stage 8 - Final Loops:
Where the beat drops back in for the final series of loops is also ___.
VERY IMPORTANT
Stage 8 -
Where the beat drops back in for the ___ is also VERY IMPORTANT
final series of loops
Stage 8 - Final Loops
Where the ____ for the final series of loops is also VERY IMPORTANT.
beat drops back in
Stage 8 - Final Loops
we shall reference this point as
[VINYL POINT C].
Stage 8 - Final Loops:
this section will be very similar to the__
main section
Stage 8 - Final Loops:
this section will be very similar to the main section or may even have a ____but the bulk will be the same.
slightly more complicated bassline or a changed pattern
Stage 8 - Final Loops:
this section will be very similar to the main section or may even have a slightly more complicated bassline or a changed pattern but ___
the bulk will be the same.
Stage 9 - Ending/Outro
Once the ____various instruments will be taken out, one at a time until there is nothing left
main riff had ended
Stage 9 - Ending/Outro
Once the main riff had ended ____until ____
various instruments will be taken out, one at a time until there is nothing left
Stage 9 - Ending/Outro
various instruments will be taken out, one at a time until there is nothing left, at the ___ or on the ___
start of every loop or on the repeat.
Stage 9 - Ending/Outro:
various instruments will be taken out one at a time -
The first to go is likely to be the main be the 1.___, then 2.___, then the 3.___
- main tune
- bassline
- components of the main beat.
Stage 9 - Ending/Outro:
various instruments will be taken out one at a time - It is pretty much the opposite of the____.
As samples are removed, the point where only the main beat (in its entirety) remains is important.
build up at beginning of the record
Stage 9 - Ending/Outro:
various instruments will be taken out one at a time -
As samples are removed, the point where ___ remains is important.
only the main beat (in its entirety)
Stage 9 - Ending/Outro:
the point where only the main beat (in its entirety) remains.
we shall reference this point as
[VINYL POINT D].
[VINYL POINT D]. This is___ or its __
your final chance to chuck in a mix or it’s curtains for you, mate.
Things to remember from the above maths lecture:
If you hear a new sound come in, this will either be at ___ or ___
- the start of a loop
2. on the Repeat (bar 9 of the 16 bar loop).
the Repeat = (bar __ of the __bar loop).
(bar 9 of the 16 bar loop).
Things to remember from the above maths lecture:
If it follows a big kickdrum fill-in (and possible vocals e.g. Oh Yeah etc) it is the ___
start of a new loop ( 16 bars)
Things to remember from the above maths lecture:
in house music a loop = __bars
16 bars =
Things to remember from the above maths lecture:
If it follows a small fill-in it is starting ___
the Repeat
Things to remember from the above maths lecture:
New samples are introduced into the tune at the ___
beginning of loops
