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Making Music from Found Sounds

Project overview
- Level: Intermediate
- Learning: Listening | Sound design | Collaboration | Recording | CompositionÂ
- Whatâs needed: Live 10 Intro or higher | Recording device | File SharingÂ
- Whatâs included: Lesson Plan | Video | Live Set | Student Guides | Rubric | Questions | Checklist
- Prerequisite knowledge: Session View | Simpler | Drum Racks | MIDI Recording | MIDI Editing
Lesson 1: Creating Field Recordings (50-90min)
In this lesson, students are introduced to the topic of turning everyday sounds into music. They work collaboratively to discover, record, evaluate and share the sounds of their environment.
Lesson 2: Creating Sample Instruments (50-90min)
In Lesson 2, students learn how to use Liveâs Simpler device to edit, manipulate and shape the tone and timbre of found sounds. Students explore sound design and create a found sound Drum Rack.Â
Lesson 3: Create and Perform Musical Works (50-90min)
Throughout Lesson 3, students use their found sounds to create original compositions and share them with their class.Â
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