PE5-uJam

The assignment that will require the use of this tool requires that the students create something that includes harmony or counterpoint. However, my issue of concern is that uJam recommends that only one voice be recorded. 

Because the program recommends this, I experimented with adding a second voice afterwards, but if it is possible, I couldn’t figure out how to do it. 

However, there is a level control for the recorded instrument (voice) and it can be turned all the way down. 

The solution to this particular issue is that the students will not be able to record the finished product to uJam. Instead they will have to make their jingle with only one voice, create the instrumental track in uJam, turn the vocal track all the way down and then use the ujam track as an instrumental track for a live performance that will include the required harmony or counterpoint.

This program requires absolutely no expertise in anything musical so essentially it removes all barriers to creativity. Though I am very far from a great singer, I made up my jingle and uJam recognized everything about it including melody, tempo and harmony. I chose a style and I had a jingle resembling what is required for my relevant and innovative learning scenario in no time. Once I saved it, it became listed in the “My Songs” section of my account. 

My learners will definitely have a lot of fun with this tool far beyond the given assignment. Thanks for discovering and sharing this tool Joe!

This is my creation...