4.4 project // Ostinatos and Riffs


 
 

Learn

+ Learn about ostinatos and riffs with the four roles of Chordal Rhythm →


write

+ Write a chord progression and invert the triads on the Chord Progression Organizer →
+ Compose a drum groove, bass line, and copy your inverted triads with an ostinato or riff rhythm on the Project Organizer →


record // Your Tempo | 4 measures | 3 Tracks

+ Review the Project Rubric →
+ Record four measure of the drum groove on one track
+ Create a bass track
+ Record a performance of the moving bass line
+ Create a keyboard track
+ Record a performance of the inverted triads with your ostinato or riff rhythm
+ Quantize the performance for the drum, bass, and keyboard parts to the correct subdivision
+ Trim the ends of the notes in the bass line and chord part to match the organizer


reflect

+ Fill out the Self Reflection Worksheet →