Unit Award Scheme

71415 CREATING TRANCE MUSIC

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	make suitable project settings, including the tempo and the key	Summary sheet
2	create a 4-to-the-floor trance beat including kick, clap and open hi-hat sounds	Summary sheet
3	create a short melodic hook onto a virtual synthesiser	Summary sheet
4	choose a chord sequence to go with the melody and use it to create a synth pad part, a bass part and an arpeggiator synth part	Summary sheet
5	incorporate suitable loops (samples) to add interest to the music	Summary sheet
6	create a 64 bar progressive trance structure, including a 32 bar build-up, then a 16 bar break-down section, then a drop into the final 16 bar full-texture section	Summary sheet
7	mix the volumes and pans of the tracks and adjust the mastering settings to achieve a good balance and overall level	Summary sheet
8	mix-down (export) the music and burn it to CD.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 1 December 2014Level - Level One