Making my jingle

By using GarageBand, I have been able to create a radio show which I feel relates to my target audience and is completely relevant to the cause. On this blog post, I am going to recreate how I made the jingle for my radio show using GarageBand.



This image shows the screen that we are greeted with when opening the GarageBand software. This opens with a pre-selected track (grand piano) with an interactive piano which you are able to create a tune. I decided to stray away from the improvisation and use the loop instead, shown below this text.













I started off with some pre-recorded radio sounds, which I had to create myself. This was simple, as when radio sounds was selected from the 'instrument' section, shown to the left.

Once decided which of the options for radio sounds I would use, I set about recording it. I opened up the keyboard from earlier, which gave me a wide range of radio sound options. From these options, I chose the best and most relevant for a radio jingle. To record, click on the record button (red) and simply key in the tune / rhythm that you require.

After the radio sounds are sorted, it was time to place in the loops. I chose to use 'Headspin Short' and 'Galleria Short' as the main beat for this. I felt that this loop sounded the best and would be the best way to introduce my radio show, as this was a distinct loop which would, hopefully, be instantly recognisable. After placing these two loops, I then chose to cut 'Galleria Short' into two sections. This enabled me to create a finishing beat which would indicate the end of my jingle. This finishing beat was a distinct beat which ensured a smooth transition.



The finished introduction is shown below:

I feel that the jingle has met the criteria that I stated earlier on in this project. I feel that it is catchy, creative and sounds good.