PTP 3.1 Bass Rhythm
production through performance
3.1 Bass Line Rhythm // Lesson Plan
LESSON OBJECTIVE
Students will be able to write, play, and record a one note bass line that demonstrates the relationship between the bass instrument and the kick drum.
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PREPARATION
Watch the bass and kick relationship videos in the Learn section.
Listen to teacher and student selected music and identify the different bass and kick relationships together
Have students write a drum groove on the organizer along with the template audio in the Record section.
Instruct students to compose a bass line using each of the three bass and kick relationships.
Allow students to record the drum groove and bass line of their choosing in Soundtrap.
Have students trim the end of the note for the bass line to match the organizer.
Give students an opportunity to alter the release of their bass note after playback.
Show students how to quantize the drum and bass performance.
PROCESS
Check the organizers for the following errors:
Symmetry and contrast of drum patterns.
Bass and kick relationship rules are followed.
Duration notation is used correctly.
Grade students individually in person or allow students to present their projects to the class.
Go over the rubric with the student and check the accuracy of their performance against their rubric.