Writing song tunes

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Explore what makes a good melody. We will focus mainly but not exclusively on popular songs of the last hundred years. This study is suitable for songwriters and anyone interested in how music works.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Listen to music (others and your own) with greater critical understanding
- Be aware of compositional techniques available to the songwriter
- Apply the above to your own creative work.

A machine to record elements of the class would be useful. Please also bring manuscript and a notebook.

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Course programme

- Components of melody: pitch, intervals and rhythm
- Small-scale melodic shape: phrase; statement and answer; repetition and contrast; "hooks"
- An outline of the fundamentals of harmony: bassline; harmonic progression; changes of key
- Groove and feel
- Song structures: verse, chorus, "bridge", middle 8
- Critical listening.

We listen to examples from different styles and periods to illustrate the topics under disscussion. Some songs will be analysed thoroughly. Simple composition exercises will be set for students to apply the principles/devices discussed.There will be the opportunity to perform your own work to the class and bring other musical examples you would like to discuss.

Additional information

You might also be interested in Song lyrics writing for popular music and/or Songwriting: form and function Learn how to record, mix and master your songs with one of our Music Technology courses and learn how to build your musical career through onie of our courses in Professional development for musicians. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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