Sounds, instruments and sample selection

When using the Live Loops feature within GarageBand, ask learners to continue choosing pre-set samples from a menu of pre-set genres (e.g. EMD, Hip-Hop, Dubstep) ensuring that the chosen sample reflects their intention. Encourage learners to further edit specific samples from within these templates and to select new samples from the Apple Loops menu, with consideration given to the length (number of bars) and tonality of the sample.

When using the sequencer in GarageBand, encourage learners to select suitably complementing loops, samples and instruments that reflect their intention. Their choices should show an understanding of bar lengths and tonality. Learners can use the menu descriptors to help filter their choices.

Ask learners to choose either pitched instruments (keyboard, strings, bass, guitar, erhu etc.) or unpitched instruments (acoustic or electronic drum kits) from the GarageBand menu. Encourage them to further finesse their instrument choice by selecting a specific type of instrument/style (e.g. plucked or muted bass guitar).