In this project we will be using an app called Acapella to make our own guitar recordings! Acapella is NOT on the district iPads, if you choose to do this project you will have to use your own device. Acapella is a free app on iOS, there is an Android version but I don't think it works very well. The app offers a premium subscription that lets you do longer recordings and improves audio quality, that is totally optional.
Your Finished Project will look something like this - https://youtu.be/W8Zrt36TZls
You can record whatever music you like, as long as it has more than one part! Get creative, you could make up a new part, beatbox, or create a percussion part on the body of your guitar! I have included some music on the bottom of the page if you don't have any music of your own that you'd like to use.
You will need a guitar for this project.
Steps:
Tips:
Helpful Videos:
Your Finished Project will look something like this - https://youtu.be/W8Zrt36TZls
You can record whatever music you like, as long as it has more than one part! Get creative, you could make up a new part, beatbox, or create a percussion part on the body of your guitar! I have included some music on the bottom of the page if you don't have any music of your own that you'd like to use.
You will need a guitar for this project.
Steps:
- Download "Acapella" on your phone.
- Download the Acapella Spits at the bottom of the page. Print them, use a different device for music, or simply memorize them as you go.
- Click the Red Microphone at the bottom of the app to start a new video. Choose a frame that has as many windows as you have parts of music. Select "30 seconds" for the video length.
- Choose your music. Record each part one at a time - USE HEADPHONES!!!
- When you are done, press "Share" in the top right corner. From here you can save the video directly to your phone by clicking "Camera Roll" on the bottom, or upload your video to YouTube or other social media.
- Submit your finished project to the form below. You can either upload the file from Camera Roll, or give me an unlisted YouTube link.
Tips:
- Collaborate with a friend if you'd like! Under "Share" you can choose "Collaboration," this will let you send a link to a friend to record their own video in your un-finished boxes!
- Make sure your instrument and device are positioned in such a way as to create the best sound.
- Try modifying the music to make it work for you. Maybe you want to bring something up or down on octave? Add or subtract a part? Make your own drum beat? Be creative!
Helpful Videos:
- "How to Use Acapella App" - https://youtu.be/AC2RyVhnqlE
- "How to Make a Collab with Acapella" - https://youtu.be/kdgx0v7G_jg
