O-Instructor is a virtual
music teacher built into O-Generator. It facilitates the
lesson. It guides students through different musical steps,
explaining musical terms and compositional techniques.
Have a go yourself!
USING THE O-INSTRUCTOR
After each task you will need to click on the ‘CONTINUE’
button. The audio-instructor pauses automatically to allow
you to complete a task. On completion of the task you press
‘CONTINUE’. If you miss a task you can take a
step back by using the ‘BACK STEP’ button.
You will need shockwave
(MAC)(PC) to play these online versions.
This is a Step-by Step guide to putting a drum pattern together.
It is a sample of the simplest lesson. Other lessons go
on to explore rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting. Required downloads: PDF:
In the Beginning - (2.1MB)
Exploring styles in O-Generator
These sample versions are about 600kb, so may take
a little time to download on a slow modem connection. You
will need shockwave
(MAC)(PC) to
play these online versions.
Remember that these samples have been dramatically cut down
to play online.
This tune uses Kwele guitar and African voice harmonies
and rhythms to capture the spirit of Africa. This is a sample
from our World Music O-Generator, which will start development
soon.
