Jam Session
Music creation
About this module
Collaborative, group exploration of live instruments, hardware and software that blend the physical and digital worlds of rhythm, pitch and harmony.While primarily designed for a music curriculum, this module can be used within another academic area in which creative programming, sequential thinking, and building a dynamic, collaborative environment are practiced.
Applications
- Group listening and collaborative problem solving
- Design thinking
- Application and exploration of rhythmic figures, melody, and harmony within a musical style
- Development/creation of a rhythm section based music ensemble
Materials
- Roland AIRA T-8, J-6, and E-4 modules, percussion, melodic, and harmonic instruments (primary)
- Percussion, melodic and harmonic instruments available (primary)
- Rhythm section instrumentation (secondary)
- BandLab software or other
