Music Composition Techniques 1: Getting Started

Join the Music Composition Techniques 1: Getting Started course and unlock your creativity in music composition. Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring composer, this course provides a comprehensive foundation to kickstart your musical journey. In the Introduction, you’ll receive a warm welcome and an overview of what to expect from the course. The instructor shares their background and clarifies the distinction between music theory and music composition, setting the stage for your learning experience.

Discover the various Tools and Methods available to composers, including software tools, traditional pencil and paper, and the decision of whether to compose with an instrument or not. Explore the advantages and considerations of each approach. Dive into the Process of music composition and explore different starting points. Learn how to find inspiration from elements like specific pitches, program music, character sketches, free writing, canons, and the art of borrowing ideas.

Understand the concept of Form in music and explore different form templates that can shape your compositions. Learn how to start with a plan and represent musical forms graphically. Gain a fundamental understanding of Harmony through lessons on triads, building chords, diatonic chord progressions, inversions, and Roman numerals. Analyze songs to deepen your comprehension of harmony in practice. Discover the art of Writing Chord Progressions using the circle of fifths and explore how it can inspire your compositions. Learn about non-chord tones and further analyze songs to refine your skills.

Master the art of Writing Melodies by creating standalone melodies, exploring antecedent and consequent phrases, harmonizing melodies, and drawing influence from existing melodies. As you wrap up the course, delve into additional insights on the creative process and get a glimpse of what’s coming next. Access valuable resources to further enhance your learning and compositional abilities. Unlock your creative potential and embark on your music composition journey today with Music Composition Techniques 1: Getting Started. Develop essential skills, unleash your imagination, and bring your musical ideas to life.

What Will You Learn?

• The difference between music theory and music composition.
• Various tools and methods used in music composition, including software tools, pencil and paper, and instrumental approaches.
• How to initiate the music composition process and explore different starting points.
• The concept of form in music and different form templates to structure your compositions.
• Fundamental concepts of harmony, including triads, chord building, diatonic chord progressions, inversions, and Roman numerals.
• How to analyze songs to gain a deeper understanding of harmony in practice.
• Techniques for writing chord progressions using the circle of fifths and exploring non-chord tones.
• The art of writing melodies, including standalone melodies, harmonizing melodies, and drawing inspiration from existing melodies.
• Insights into the creative process and further development of compositional skills.
• Access to valuable resources to support your learning and growth as a composer.

Who Should Take The Course?

• Beginner musicians and aspiring composers who want to learn the fundamentals of music composition.
• Songwriters who want to enhance their understanding of music theory and expand their compositional skills.
• Musicians who want to explore different tools and methods for composing music, including software tools and traditional approaches.
• Individuals interested in understanding the creative process behind music composition and developing their own unique musical ideas.
• Students of music theory who want to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical composition techniques.
• Anyone passionate about music and interested in gaining insights into the techniques and principles used in music composition.