SONG+COMPOSITION



TASKS- for displaying competency in an array of elements.

SONG WRITING INDIVIDUAL TASK- Create your own repetitive melodic and rhythmic phrasing or use one from a song you are familiar with. Write your own lines that reflect the mood of the rhythm and melody and fit the rhythm and length of the phrasing.

SONG WRITING GROUP TASK- working as a group and with a simple chord structure and rhythm, create a repetitive melodic and rhythmic phrasing. Develop a theme that relates to the mood of the rhythm and melody. Using this phrasing, write lines that fit the specific rhythm and mood of the phrasing. Group these lines so they resolve with the specific melody and rhythm to create verses.

SONG WRITING GROUP AND PRODUCT TASK-Working as a group, with a different chord structure but in the same key, create a new melodic and rhythmic phrasing that will become the basis of our chorus. Write lines that fit the new phrasing, keeping in mind, the chorus is where the main melodic hook resides and the main message of the song is re-enforced.

EDITING- As a group, go through your song and discuss whether your story line is coherent and the overall mood reflects the music. Do all the lines fit the rhythmical phrasing. Are there more efficient wordings that could suit the rhythm more tightly. Does the structure of the song need more work. If the song seems to repetitive perhaps it could use a bridge.

REHERSAL OF SONG (PRODUCT)- As a group rehearse the performance of the song being inclusive and supportive of any musical skills individuals in the group may have to offer.

PRODUCT GROUP TASK (RECORDING)- Once we have written and rehearsed our song we will now get it ready for multi tracking. Discuss what instruments need to be recorded in what order and design a well plotted map of the structure of the song. Ie- Intro, outro, verses, chorus ,bridge and instrumental breaks.

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