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Arranging and Writing for Different Genres

Learn how to write a song in a variety of different styles and discover your preferences, experimenting with music writing in both practical and theoretical ways.

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Alice W

Beginner, Intermediate
Music Composition

27 HOURS

27 LESSONS

Arranging and Writing for Different Genres

skill-acquisition

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Course Overview


By the end of this course, students will have written out a short piece of music successfully in at least five different styles. The programme provides students with the foundations for writing for a variety of instruments and adapting each instrument to their given genre. The course opens itself out to further study and experimentation within each genre. Each week, there will be listening content for the student to work through, as well as specific tasks to complete. This is a chance for the student to discover their stylistic preferences and experiment with writing music in theoretical and practical ways. Knowledge of music theory is essential for this course, along with some musical knowledge or previous playing experience. It is preferred that the student has some experience with notation software such as Sibelius or Dorico. However, the notation paper and pencil is also suitable.

Course Content


27 LESSONS

27 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Understanding Music Genres

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Different Drum Grooves and Reharmonization

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Writing For Blues and Rock and Roll

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Writing For Folk and Country

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Writing For Motown

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Writing For Pop

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Writing For Rock and Metal

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Reflection and Comparison of These Styles

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Writing Soul and Gospel

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Writing For R&B and Hip Hop

60 minutes

Lesson 11

Writing For Jazz and Fusion

60 minutes

Lesson 12

Reflection and Comparison of These Styles

60 minutes

Lesson 13

Challenge Week: Writing of a Song Across All Genres

60 minutes

Lesson 14

Reflection and Course Recap: Understanding Music Genres

60 minutes

Lesson 15

Different Drum Grooves and Reharmonization

60 minutes

Lesson 16

Writing For Blues and Rock and Roll

60 minutes

Lesson 17

Writing For Folk and Country

60 minutes

Lesson 18

Writing For Motown

60 minutes

Lesson 19

Writing For Pop

60 minutes

Lesson 20

Writing For Rock and Metal

60 minutes

Lesson 21

Reflection and Comparison of These Styles

60 minutes

Lesson 22

Writing Soul and Gospel

60 minutes

Lesson 23

Writing For RnB and Hip Hop

60 minutes

Lesson 24

Writing For Jazz and Fusion

60 minutes

Lesson 25

Reflection and Comparison of These Styles

60 minutes

Lesson 26

Challenge Week: Writing of a Song Across All Genres

60 minutes

Lesson 27

Reflection and Course Recap

60 minutes

Key Skills


Different Genres

Genre Conventions

Stylistic Writing

Music Theory

Educator

Alice W

Music and Singing Specialist

As a vocalist with ample experience, Alice develops students voices to achieve their goals and ambitions while instigating healthy voice practice and understanding.

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