V-Cert Music Technology Producing Dance Music UNIT 6 – Stage 1 NAME- Emily Nind

YOU WILL: Understand key features of dance music styles and structures UNIT 1: Marking Criteria Pass Merit Distinction 1.1 - Identify the main dance 􏰀 music styles Candidates identify the main 􏰀 dance music styles No Merit for this AC No Distinction for this AC 1.2 - Identify musical and cultural developments that have influenced the main dance music styles Candidates identify musical and cultural developments that have influenced the main styles of dance music 1.3 - Describe the main rhythmic features common to dance music styles Candidates describe the main rhythmic features common to dance music styles Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the main rhythmic features common to dance music styles, giving a range of examples Candidates demonstrate critical judgment in the exploration of a range of rhythmic features 1.4- Describe the main structural features common to dance music styles Candidates describe the main structural features common to dance music styles Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the main structural features common to dance music styles, giving a range of examples Candidates demonstrate critical judgment in the exploration of a range of structural features 1.5 - Describe the sounds and instrumentation common to dance music styles Candidates describe the sounds and instrumentation common to dance music styles Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the sounds and instrumentation common to dance music styles, giving a range of examples Candidates demonstrate critical judgment in the exploration of a range of sounds and instrumentation

Producing Dance Music 1.1 – You should produce a timeline showing a variety of different styles of popular dance music. You should include Bands/Artists from the 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, 2000’s to present day. 1970 Michael Jackson, I want you back – Pop Bee Gees – Disco Kool and the Gang - Funk Depeche mode – electro pop/dance Technotronic – house Earth, Wind & Fire - Funk 1980 1990 Bruno Mars – Funk David Guetta – Club Dance Mc hammer time- you cant touch it – Pop/dance/rap Robin S – Club Dance Robert Miles – Club Dance 2000 Eminem- my name is - Rap Eric Prdtz – Club Dance Tiesto - Trance 2010 Katie Perry- Pop/rap Avicii – club dance Jay Z - Rap 2015

Producing Dance Music 1.2 – Pick a minimum of 3 bands or artists from your timeline and give specific details about them. For example you could name some of their songs/tracks. You should also try to give some specific musical characteristics of the tracks. Akon Dj problem usher Songs/Tracks I’m sprung Right Now Smack That I wanna be down I don’t mind Instruments used Drums, Piano, Bass, Synths, Vocal Drums, Synths, Bass, Vocal Drums, Synths, Bass, Guitar, Vocals 2 interesting facts Akons first album was released in 2003 Option of nature First track was made in 1981 First album was called The grey. Good kissser was a big hit when it first came out. Was influenced by Michael Jackson

Producing Dance Music 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 – Now think about the different styles of pop music. You should now describe some of their key features. TIP: Add some hyperlinks to musical examples of the style to support your description. (feel free to change any genres listed). The table below is a guide. You may wish to produce 1 slide per style showing your musical features. Rhythm Feature Structure Instrumentation Disco four on the flour Rhythm. Syncopated hi hats Syncopated riffs Chorus and verse Structure. Extended instrumental sections Bass, Piano, Drums, Horns, Strings, Vocals. Uses a selection of orchestral instruments Club dance Four on the flour Syncopated bass lines Fast rhythms to build tension Verse and chorus Repeated structure. Melodic hook sections The DJ will be playing a important Part with mixing the desks. Drum and bass Has fast complex drum and bass rhythms. Many repeated sections to make it memorable Drum and bass, sometimes vocals House music Four on the flour rhythm. Syncopated riffs on a variety of instruments Verse chorus with strong melodic instrumental sections They may use vocals or vocals examples and piano chords. Loops and samples