Music Composition Techniques 1 Getting Started

When most people think of a composer, they imagine someone sitting in a dusty attic with a grand piano, big white wig, and the year is 1800.

That might have been accurate back then, but the modern composer is just like you and me. In fact, I am one.

In this course I’ll show you techniques I use for writing music in a variety of styles and situations. I’ve worked with major American orchestras, film studios, and video game designers, so I’ve got more than a little experience. I’m also a PhD in music composition and a university professor (of music composition).

Here is a list of some of the topics we will cover:

  • My background, and listen to some of my music
  • What you need to know
  • Myths of the composer
  • Tools of the trade: Software
  • Tools of the trade: Pencils and fine paper
  • How do you start?
  • The process
  • Program music and metaphors
  • Character sketches
  • Writing through canon
  • Form
  • Starting with a plan
  • Graphic form representations
  • Film Music and Tension Cues
  • Composing for Films and Games
  • Any much, much, more!

01

Introduction

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Welcome to Music Composition!
Welcome & Overview
04:33
My Background
08:52
What is the difference between music theory and music composition?
02:53

02

Tools and Methods

In this section we will learn the tools of the trade!
Software Tools for Composers
05:57
Update! MuseScore 3.0
00:42
Good old pencil and paper
05:01
To sit with an instrument, or not to sit with an instrument?
06:05

03

Process

In this section I’ll talk about getting started, the writing process, and coming up with ideas.
Which comes first? How do we start?
02:49
F-Sharp!
03:14
Program Music and Metaphor
06:41
[DOWNLOAD] Symphony Fantastique
00:13
Character Sketches
05:31
Free Writing
06:49
Canon
13:26
“Good Composers Borrow…”
03:14

04

Form

In this section let’s look at Form – one of the most underrated parts of the composition process.
What is form?
10:23
Different form “templates”
05:58
Starting with a plan
11:54
Graphic form representations
07:24

05

Harmony (A quick lesson)

Now we should dive into some discussion of harmony. This will be fast – so hold on tight!
Triads – Our most basic building blocks
02:51
Building triads
07:26
Diatonic chord progressions
11:59
Inversions
09:14
Roman Numerals
10:16
Song Analysis – No. 1
08:56

06

Writing Chord Progressions

Chord progressions could be called the “skeleton” of a music composition.
The circle of fifths
07:39
Using the circle of fifths for composition
07:44
Song analysis No. 3
05:05
Non-chord tones
11:04
Song analysis No. 4
17:49

07

Writing Melodies

Melodic writing is surprisingly tricky. In this section I’ll offer some of my tips, and general guidelines for good melodies.
Writing melodies alone
06:24
Antecedent and consequent
06:48
Writing melodies with a harmony
07:49
Using other melodies as influences
03:01

08

Wrap Up

Some final thoughts!
More on Process
01:59
Coming Soon!
01:08
Thanks for watching!
02:49
Certificate of Completion
But Wait! There’s More!
02:11

Dr. J. Anthony Allen

Music PhD, Producer, Composer, Instructor, Professor, Author, & Ableton Certified Trainer.
    
ABOUT
Dr. Allen is a professional musician, top-rated online instructor, and university professor. In 2017 the Star Tribune featured him as a “Mover and a Shaker,” and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes. He currently teaches at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN, Slam Academy, and Punkademic Courses.
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