Hip Hop Sampling and Beat Making I

Catalog description

An introduction to the art and practice of creating beats that explores the history, artistic, and socio-cultural significance of beats and beat-making in the hip hop music tradition. Students will study beat creators, creative technologies, source materials, and the artistic and social role of the DJ. This course is an elective option for the Music BS, Creative Practice track. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for AfAmASt 3354. Cross-listed in AfAmASt.