MUSI 3575 Digital Music Creation I

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and tools used in modern laptop music production. Topics will include discussions and projects related to pitch, tempo, musical style, commonly used music creation software, commonly used song structure, sampling, basic sound design, mixing techniques, basic beat and accompaniment creation, basic music terminology, drum programming, virtual instruments, sound libraries, MIDI data entry and editing. Projects and homework assignments are designed to develop the skills needed to bring songs to completion. Basic knowledge of music (Music Fundamentals MUSI 1240 or equivalent) including note values, basic music notation, basic chord structure, etc. Students must check with the instructor for this courses’ current technological requirements.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1240 or equivalent.
Credits: 3.0