How do bands ensure that they perform in time, and that all parts are heard?

In this lesson, we will learn all about how members of a band play in time together, and how they can pull off a great performance. We will learn about balance, why it is important, and how musicians address balance in performances and recordings. We will also explore how to fix balance issues using a DAW.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is this note and how long is it?

Quaver, 1/2 beatCrotchet, 1 beatMinim, 2 beats

1/10

Q2.What is this rest and how long is it?

Quaver, 1/2 beatCrotchet, 1 beatMinim, 2 beats

2/10

Q3.What is this rest and how long is it?

Quaver, 1/2 beatCrotchet, 1 beatMinim, 2 beats

3/10

Q4.What are the 4 parts in a typical 4-piece band?

Drum kit, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, vocalistDrum kit, saxophone, keyboard, bass guitarDrum kit, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, vocalist

4/10

Q5.What instrument sometimes replaced one of the guitars in later line ups?

VocalsPiano/keyboardBass guitar

5/10

Q6.Where did rock music come from?

Rock and roll music in the 50sPunk rock music in the 50sGlam rock music in the 50s

6/10

Q7.How did band line ups evolve in the 1990s-2000s?

More guitars were usedTechnology could be used to add more layers and effectsBands became larger

7/10

Q8.Which rock band is regarded as the most influential of all time?

Elvis PresleyThe BeatlesQueen

8/10

Q9.Which band is one of the most well known glam rock bands?

Elvis PresleyThe BeatlesQueen

9/10

Q10.What are the three most important parts of a drum kit?

Bass drum, cymbals, snare drumBass drum, toms, snare drumBass drum, snare drum, hi-hat

10/10

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is this note and how long is it?

Quaver, 1/2 beatCrotchet, 1 beatMinim, 2 beats

1/10

Q2.What is this rest and how long is it?

Quaver, 1/2 beatCrotchet, 1 beatMinim, 2 beats

2/10

Q3.What is this rest and how long is it?

Quaver, 1/2 beatCrotchet, 1 beatMinim, 2 beats

3/10

Q4.What are the 4 parts in a typical 4-piece band?

Drum kit, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, vocalistDrum kit, saxophone, keyboard, bass guitarDrum kit, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, vocalist

4/10

Q5.What instrument sometimes replaced one of the guitars in later line ups?

VocalsPiano/keyboardBass guitar

5/10

Q6.Where did rock music come from?

Rock and roll music in the 50sPunk rock music in the 50sGlam rock music in the 50s

6/10

Q7.How did band line ups evolve in the 1990s-2000s?

More guitars were usedTechnology could be used to add more layers and effectsBands became larger

7/10

Q8.Which rock band is regarded as the most influential of all time?

Elvis PresleyThe BeatlesQueen

8/10

Q9.Which band is one of the most well known glam rock bands?

Elvis PresleyThe BeatlesQueen

9/10

Q10.What are the three most important parts of a drum kit?

Bass drum, cymbals, snare drumBass drum, toms, snare drumBass drum, snare drum, hi-hat

10/10

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How do bands ensure they perform in time, and that all parts are heard?

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Q1.What is structure in music?

The way the music is laid out/ the planThe order that you play the notes inThe way the melodies and chords fit together

1/10

Q2.What do you call the catchy section of a song that repeats, with the same lyrics each time?

VerseChorusBridge

2/10

Q3.What do you call the sections of a song that repeat, with different lyrics?

VerseChorusBridge

3/10

Q4.What do you call the beginning of a song or piece of music?

IntroBridgeStart

4/10

Q5.What is the correct order of a typical song structure?

Intro, verse 1, chorus, bridge, verse 2, chorus, chorus, outroIntro, verse 1, chorus, verse 2, chorus, bridge, chorus, outroIntro, verse 1, bridge, chorus , chorus , verse 2, chorus, outro

5/10

Q6.How would a band play in time together?

They would read the sheet musicCount in, listening and eye contactThey would have a conductor

6/10

Q7.What is balance?

The relative volume of the different partsThe way the music is laid outHow long the melodies are

7/10

Q8.How could balance be addressed before the performance?

A dress eventA sound checkEveryone knowing their part

8/10

Q9.When might the bass guitar play louder in a piece?

During the chorusDuring their soloIn the intro

9/10

Q10.How would someone in a band know what to do?

They would look at the conductorThey would look at their musicThey would memorise their part and know the structure

10/10

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How do bands ensure they perform in time, and that all parts are heard?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is structure in music?

The way the music is laid out/ the planThe order that you play the notes inThe way the melodies and chords fit together

1/10

Q2.What do you call the catchy section of a song that repeats, with the same lyrics each time?

VerseChorusBridge

2/10

Q3.What do you call the sections of a song that repeat, with different lyrics?

VerseChorusBridge

3/10

Q4.What do you call the beginning of a song or piece of music?

IntroBridgeStart

4/10

Q5.What is the correct order of a typical song structure?

Intro, verse 1, chorus, bridge, verse 2, chorus, chorus, outroIntro, verse 1, chorus, verse 2, chorus, bridge, chorus, outroIntro, verse 1, bridge, chorus , chorus , verse 2, chorus, outro

5/10

Q6.How would a band play in time together?

They would read the sheet musicCount in, listening and eye contactThey would have a conductor

6/10

Q7.What is balance?

The relative volume of the different partsThe way the music is laid outHow long the melodies are

7/10

Q8.How could balance be addressed before the performance?

A dress eventA sound checkEveryone knowing their part

8/10

Q9.When might the bass guitar play louder in a piece?

During the chorusDuring their soloIn the intro

9/10

Q10.How would someone in a band know what to do?

They would look at the conductorThey would look at their musicThey would memorise their part and know the structure

10/10

Lesson summary: How do bands ensure that they perform in time, and that all parts are heard?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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How do bands ensure they perform in time, and that all parts are heard?

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