1. V-Cert Music Technology Producing Dance Music UNIT 6 – Stage 1 NAME:Mary…………………………………………………..

2. CriteriaPassMeritDistinction 1.1 - Identify the main dance music styles Candidates identify the main dance music styles No Merit for this ACNo 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 No Merit for this ACNo Distinction for this AC 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 UNIT 1: Marking YOU WILL: Understand key features of dance music styles and structures

3. 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 2015 I'll Be There, The Jackson 5I'll Be There, The Jackson 5, soul Jackson 5- ABC, pop BeatlesLet It Be, R&B 1980 Madonna, Vogue, pop ‪ Natalie Imbruglia – Torn, pop 1990 2000 Say My Name, Destiny's ChildSay My Name, Destiny's Child, pop 2010 Eminem feat. Rihanna Love The Way You Lie, R&B Wiz Khalifa - See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack, R&B

4. 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. Justin bieberMiley cyrusElla henderson Songs/TracksAll the matter As long as you love me Confident Wrecking ball Adore We cant stop Yours Ghost glow Instruments used Matthew Jones BA(Hons) PgDip PGCE Guitars, Keyboards, Brass, Theory PianoVoice, range: F3-C6 Backup Vocals Brums, Trumpet, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone or Clarinet Violin, Oboe, Flute or Recorder) Piano, guitar Voice, range: A3-A4 Piano, Guitar Voice, range: F#3-D5 Piano, Guitar 2 interesting facts Usher sign justin bieber. Justin Bieber’s full name is Justin Drew Bieber Her father is a country singer, Billy Ray. Miley grew up on a ranch in Tennessee and started riding horses at the age of just two. She finished sixth in the series 2012 xfactor. her dream collaboration would be with Alicia Keys.

5. 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 FeatureStructureInstrumentation DiscoThe rhythm is 4/4 beats a time. Four to the floor kick drum Syncopated bass lines Verse chorus structure Extended instrumental sections Bass Piano Guitar Keyboards Horn section Strings vocal Club dancefour-on-the-floor rhythms. Syncopated riffs Verse chorus structure Drop sections DJ playing an important role in mixing and presenting tracks. drum & basshas fast complex drum patterns Syncopated riffs Hooks, versesDrums, bass, vocals House musicfour-on-the-floor bass drum. Syncopated lead synth riffs looped samples synthesizer riffs. usually around 120 bpm (beats per minute). sometimes has vocals (or vocal samples) and piano chords, synths