An Introduction to Composing
Description
How do musicians find the inspiration to create? Do most songwriters come up with lyrics first, or music? What does it mean to be a composer in today's high-tech world? This program addresses questions young people may have about embarking on a career in music or musical composition. Focusing on current styles like rock, techno, and hip-hop, the video includes interviews with a classically trained composer as well as artists in other genres. Subjects include pitch, tempo, notation, lyric sheets, theme and variation, melody, harmony, texture, song structure, the use of computers, collaboration, and working as a solo artist.
Runtime
26 min
Subjects
- Musical form (89)
- Music trade (47)
- Music appreciation (101)
- Music (926)
- Sound recording industry (26)
- Musical instruments (28)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2010], c2008
Database
Films on Demand
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