Key Stage 3 Music - Music for Soundscapes

Lesson 2


Lesson Objectives

  • Compose scary music using chromatic note patterns.
  • Learn how to record one layer on the keyboard.

Task 1

Learn how to select a User number to record on by using the BLUE card or by clicking here.

Learn how to CLEAR a User number ready to record on by using the BEIGE card or by clicking here.

Learn how to record one layer on a User by using the ORANGE card or by clicking here?.

Practice playing and recording something into User 1.


Task 2

  • Watch 'Catacombs'
  • What instrument timbres(sounds) are used?
  • How has pitch been used?
  • What are the note durations used?

Explore instrument timbres (sounds) on your keyboard that would be suitable for 'Catacombs' (if you've forgotten how to do this use the GREEN card or see the link below:)

How to choose and instrument 


Task 3

  • Watch 'Gnome'
  • What instrument timbres(sounds) are used?
  • What are the note durations used?
  • How has pitch been used? - What are chromatic note patterns?


Task 4

Compose for either 'Catacombs' or 'Gnome'. What will you do to create a scary mood?

Instrument Pitch Timbre Duration
Tempo Pulse Rhythm
Structure Dynamics Chromatic Notes Texture

Task 5

Complete Home Study 1