BP4_UJAM

UJAM is a great web 2.0 tool for teaching and learning. All you need is a computer to use this virtual studio. It’s perfect if you’re interested in learning how to produce and/or create your own music. UJAM is also helpful if you just want to record yourself singing or rapping. This web tool can be used to teach learners the steps that need to be taken in order to accomplish making a song. UJAM allows the user to record vocals live with a microphone plugged into your computer. It also allows the user to play a vast amount of instruments by using a midi controller. A few extra tools that come with UJAM have the ability to turn you recorded vocals into midi information which allows you to convert your vocals into an instrument. Your live vocals are now a guitar or keyboard. UJAM teaches users some basic music theory and keys. When playing notes on your midi keyboard this web tool gives you the capability to change and rearrange the notes. When moving the notes around it shows which note(s) can and should be used. UJAM provides templates of music to use and remix which teaches the user about different types and styles of music. UJAM has templates ranging from “Jazz Cat” to “Hard Disco” from “70s funk” to “Folk Group”. This tool teaches the learner about pitch, tempo, vocal styles, tune improving, reverb and effects. Using this free and private application will allow you to learn these techniques as well as enhance your engineering skills.