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A World in Kaleidoscope

A World in Kaleidoscope. A Brief intro to Song Composition & Arranging 1. Composing & Arranging. The concept of arranging does not exist in classical music Musicians has developed this concept o ver centuries of performance & practices

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A World in Kaleidoscope

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  1. A World in Kaleidoscope A Brief intro to Song Composition & Arranging 1

  2. Composing & Arranging • The concept of arranging does not exist in classical music • Musicians has developed this concept over centuries of performance & practices • Exploration of music forms without affecting the main melody & content • The composer & arranger in modern POP music are usually different • Composer draws the main ideaV.S. Arranger expresses music as a whole • Composer gives skeletonV.S. Arranger adds on flesh & blood

  3. Arranging – Function & Value • Set the genre, taste and instrumentation type • Same song can have different arrangements • A good arranger is a good story teller • Express fully the emotions in the music • Good music(conventionally) –aesthetically pleasing appropriate emotional expression and resonates with listeners

  4. Arranging in POP • POP music is easy to find, plenty of reference, a good • starting point • The genre of POP music is getting blurred, more choices of • arranging • Folk(Guitar), Classical(String, Brass & Woodwind), • Rock(Electric Guitar, Drum, Bass)etc. • *Having a good knowledge of the characteristics of each • music genre is a must

  5. Be an Arranger • Imitation is the best teacher, listen to Intro and Ending • And not just lyrics or melody • Study the relationship before song parts: relevancy, • Contrast, similarity, cohesiveness of instruments, genre, • nature of verse, chorus, interlude • Repeating a song, get the main point, look for elements • Music theory, chord building, instrument knowledge, • sensitivity to arrangement • Originality~~~

  6. Music Genre ………………Too many……囧

  7. Some of Them Rock Jazz POP Folk New Age Electronic R&B Rap

  8. How to arrange for a song（I） • Read the score/music notes（Study） • Understand the lyrics • Try to get lyrics when arrange for a song or it will be difficult to fully understand the music • Memorize the melody, define the genre and proceed with arrangement design Practicing Arranging

  9. How to arrange for a song（II） • Define Music genre (Most important step) • Choose instrument and even full arrangement(Band, orchestra, synth) • -guitar, bass, piano, string, drum-set, brass, woodwind, percussion etc. • No shortcut, long term commitment Practicing Arranging

  10. Basic POP Band Structure Analysis(I) • The introduction of keyboard & synthesizer broaden the horizon of instrumentation • Tonal range & playing technique has been expanded, greater rooms for exploration • Several instruments can create similar effect of an orchestra with the help of modern technology Practicing Arranging

  11. Basic POP Band Structure Analysis(II) • Basic band layout – 1 electric guitar, 1 electric bass, 1 drum-set, 1 keyboard(rock band sometimes do without a keyboard) Practicing Arranging

  12. Basic POP Band Structure Analysis(III) • Electric guitar/keyboard – melody or rhythm • Electric bass – usually gives support, define root note, define beats with drum, occasional solo can add more dimension to the music • Drum-set – bass drum, snare, hi-hat, cymbals, toms, it defines rhythm and beat, links all parts and enhances emotion changes in the music • More instruments can be added: more guitars, saxophone, trumpet etc. • Choose instruments according to the song requirement, know the characteristics and make good use of them in music arrangement Practicing Arranging

  13. Music Appreciation

  14. 陈绮贞 - After 17 Chinese Folk(guitar) Kings of Convenience - Cayman Islands European Folk(guitar) 范晓萱 - 我要我们在一起 Piano Waltz 陈珊妮 - 情歌 Piano POP 方大同 - 爱爱爱 R&B 张雨生 - 后窗 Chinese Style 张震岳 - 自由 POP Punk MC HOT DOG -九局下半 Chinese Hip Hop Pet Shop Boys – Minimal Electronics Robert Miles - Children Trance SARA VAUGHAN - MISTY Vocal Jazz The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five Cool Jazz (Early) Katie Melua - Nine Million Bicycles Indie Folk(Fusion) Queen -Bohemian Rhapsody Rock Opera

  15. 陈绮贞 - After 17 Chinese Folk(guitar) Kings of Convenience - Cayman Islands European Folk(guitar)

  16. 范晓萱 - 我要我们在一起 Piano Waltz 陈珊妮 - 情歌 Piano POP

  17. 方大同 - 爱爱爱 R&B 张雨生 - 后窗 Chinese Style

  18. 张震岳 - 自由 POP Punk MC HOT DOG -九局下半 Chinese Hip Hop

  19. Pet Shop Boys – Minimal Electronics Robert Miles – Children Trance

  20. SARA VAUGHAN - MISTY Vocal Jazz The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five Cool Jazz

  21. Katie Melua - Nine Million Bicycles Indie Folk (Fusion) Queen -Bohemian Rhapsody Rock Opera

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