Music “analog music” and “digital music.”
1. Explain “analog music” and “digital music.” Come up with an analogy that explains the difference between them.
2. What is song structure? What is the classic song structure? Identify a song that follows the classic song structure. Explain. Identify a song that strays from the classic song structure. Explain.
3. Pick up any random flyer, magazine, piece of trash off the street, cereal box, or any other printed item, and transform some of the words printed on the item into a song that follows the classic structure. Submit the printed item with your exam.
4. Describe a personal experience in which music affects your mood positively. Describe a personal experience in which music affects your mood negatively. What is NeuroSky Mindwave technology? Do you think it could distinguish between positive and negative effects of music?
5. Explain the concepts of composing, arranging, mixing, and mastering music. Walk through an imaginary example with FL Studio in mind.