Introduction to Sound and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

Introduction to Sound and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

• I can explain that sound is created by vibrations.

• I can explain what a DAW is and list some basic functions it performs in music production.

• I can locate features on the Soundtrap interface, e.g. tracks, play/pause buttons, and editing tools.

​Sucess Criteria

• Understand what sound is and how it is produced.

• Learn about Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and their uses in music production.

• Set up and navigate a basic DAW interface in Soundtrap.

​Learning Intention

LISC

Open Ended

What is sound?

Multiple Choice

1. What is the primary reason that different instruments sound unique when playing the same note?

• They are played at different speeds

• They are made from different materials

• They produce different soundwaves

• They are played by different musicians

Multiple Select

2. What does the term "overtone series" refer to?

• The pattern of frequencies that align regardless of the instrument

• The loudness of a musical note

• The technique of playing multiple notes at once

• The physical shape of musical instruments

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason different instruments sound unique when playing the same note?

• The artist's skill

• The shape and material of the instrument

• The volume of the sound

• The temperature of the room

• Frequency – How fast the vibration is. This affects pitch (higher pitch with faster vibrations).

• Amplitude – How big the vibration is. This affects volume (louder sound with bigger vibrations).

​Sound Waves