Amplification & Distortion

From Advancing Music Theory
This lesson is part of the Electronic Music & Sound Production category.

Objectives[edit]

  • Students will be familiar with the basics of electronic amplification for various different instruments.
  • Students will be able to use amplification and/or amplification-related distortion to achieve a given musical effect.
  • Students will be understand different types of noise and their applications.

Resources[edit]

Readings[edit]

Listening or Videos[edit]

Class Activities[edit]

  • Discussion and demonstration of amplification of an acoustic or electronic signal
  • Discussion and demonstration of distortion, overdrive and feedback as musical techniques
  • Analysis of amplification and distortion in music of different styles
  • Creation and manipulation of an electronically distorted sound

Assignments[edit]

  • Identification and analysis of amplification and distortion in recorded music
  • Designing a PA system for a specific need
  • Comparison of live and studio recordings

Notes[edit]