Starting To Make Music, Need help/guidance Options

[Meneudo]

I have my setup complete and everything, but lately I'm having a hard time actually getting songs started/staying with them.

Anyone have a good format for creating a song? Lately I've been just finding something catchy and working with it from there, but does anyone else have any suggestions?

If it helps, I'm trying to do technoesque music.

[edit]I think I pinned this... if someone would unpin it I would be grateful

Ce message a été modifié par Meneudo - mar. 6 juil. 2004, 19:33.

[smokinshaman]

When I compose I tend to start with drum and bass. This tends to anchor the song and gives me an idea of the mood and tempo of the song. After this I will create a melody that is in keeping with the mood of the bass and drums. Next, using the melody as a template, I will create chord progressions to back the melody. Finally, I will add any vocals or special fx to round out the song. Though this is typically the order in which I compose a song, it certainly can be changed.

Once you have this basic structure, then you can begin to look at the piece on a larger scale. Maybe you will want to add a break in which all sections drop out except the drum and bass. The main idea is that once you have a general structure of your song, you can begin to experiment with variations.

Bottom Line - Remember that music is a form of expression. Think of a concept, emotion, situation, etc. that inspires you and try to convey it through the language of music. For example, think about John Williams' theme for Jaws. When trying to convey the primitive nature of the shark, Williams chose a two note motif. To convey the sinister nature of the shark he pitched the notes in the lowest part of the keyboard. Furthermore, by increasing the tempo of the two note motif, he illustrates the shark closing in on its prey. The Jaws theme is an excellent example of expressing an idea through music.

I hope this helps

Take it easy,

KC