Pitch Shifting in Music: From Chipmunks to Kanye

The video explores the concept of pitch shifting, a technique used to alter the pitch of audio without changing its duration. It covers the scientific basis of pitch, historical and modern applications in music, and creative uses in various genres. The video also discusses the impact of pitch shifting on music production and its potential future developments.

What is pitch shifting primarily used for in music?

• To change the speed of a song

• To alter the pitch of notes without changing the speed

• To increase the volume of a track

• To add reverb to a song

Who was a pioneer in using pitch shifting for creating unique sounds in the 1950s?

• George Martin

• Chuck Berry

• Ross Bagdasarian

• John Lennon

How did The Beatles use pitch shifting in 'Strawberry Fields Forever'?

• To speed up the entire song

• To match different takes recorded at different tempos and keys

• To add a chipmunk effect to the vocals

• To make John Lennon's voice sound higher

Which artist is known for using a guitar pedal to alter pitch in real time?

• Cher

• Jimi Hendrix

• Kanye West

• Nicki Minaj

What was the original purpose of Auto-Tune when it was invented?

• To speed up songs

• To add echo to vocals

• To hide studio errors and correct pitch

• To create robotic vocal effects

How did Cher use Auto-Tune in her music?

• To increase the volume of her voice

• To cover up vocal mistakes

• As a vocal effect to create a unique sound

• To slow down her songs

What is a recent trend in music production involving pitch shifting?

• Using pitch shifting to create alien-sounding vocal hooks

• Removing pitch shifting from all songs

• Using pitch shifting only for live performances

• Applying pitch shifting to increase song length