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LEARN TO COMPOSE MUSICInformation
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Sources of Ideas for Compositions NEW! Fresh
ways to find musical ideas. Learning to Compose
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guide to learning how to write pieces of music. Contrapuntal Variation as a
Composition Tool How to
use basic techniques from fugues and canons to improve any compositions. |
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Composition Basics Learning to Compose NEW! A short guide to learning how to write pieces of music. Ways to use elements such as verse, chorus, hook, and bridge to shape
a piece of music. Information on instrumentation, composition, and other works. Composers’ Tools Music as Tradition,
“Transcendence,” or Both NEW! How does a piece of music establish meaning? In many cases, the composer builds on
familiarity, and then either transcends that familiarity, penetrates it
further, or both. Composing at or away from an
Instrument NEW! Many great composers have preferred composing at the piano, while
others prefer composing solely from mind to paper, and some use a combination
of both. Each method has benefits. Sources of Ideas for Compositions NEW! Whether you are experiencing writer’s block, or you just want to find
fresh sources of inspiration, this article presents a variety of ways to find
musical ideas. Contrapuntal Variation as a
Composition Tool How to use basic techniques from fugues and canons to improve any
compositions. Thoughts on ways to learn to improvise or increase skill Tools for how to write a song. This article discusses a useful approach to composing music. Ideas for maintaining coherence in a composition. The Business of Composing Working with a Music Attorney NEW! The lawyer’s role in management, promotion, record and publishing
deals, and how to select a good attorney. Obtaining Insurance Coverage as a
Composer or Musician NEW! Why good insurance is very important for musicians during a medical or
other emergency, and how to find musician’s insurance. A list of some of the well-known classical composers throughout
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Related Articles in History, Theory, and Piano |
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It helps in composition to have a strong understanding of music
throughout history, different styles, theory underpinnings, and piano
basics. The articles below from other
sections may spark ideas for compositions or provide other insights. Introduction to Classical Music Information on the evolution of classical music, including some of the
great works from each period. An introduction to the folk or work music sung on ships at sea. The main rules for part writing, also called voice leading. Ideas for learning and practicing arpeggios, which help in learning
harmony, developing technique, and improvisation. A review of the major dances that developed and became popular in each
period of music history. |
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