MY MUSIC

My Music

Involves selecting and performing music that represents your interests and strengths. Develop and showcase individual musical talents through performance, composition, and critical analysis.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Innovations in symphonic and chamber music.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Mastery in counterpoint and harmonic organization.

Miles Davis

Pioneering different styles within jazz.

John Coltrane

Development of modal jazz and improvisation techniques.

The Beatles

Innovations in recording techniques and songwriting.

Taylor Swift

Blending personal storytelling with mainstream appeal.

Ed Sheeran

Utilizing lyrics in creating legendary romantic songs.

Call and Response

Create a phrase and devise an answering phrase. Improvise to generate material.

software

Ensure the ________ used for storing ideas is accessible in all composing locations. Consider alternatives if access is limited to one place.

manuscript

Write down your ideas on musical ______ paper.

Don’t rush

___________ the recording process – it is a crucial part of composition.

Developing musical ideas and selecting appropriate timbres

Considering GCSE Composing Criteria, you must show evidence of:

Length of the Piece

“What is the desired duration?”

Number of Sections

“How many sections will there be?”

Repetition and Order

“Will sections repeat, and if so, in what order?”

Introduction and Ending

“What form will they take? Will they use extracts from other sections?”

Contrasting Sections

“Will there be a contrasting middle section or bridge?”

Appropriateness for Style

“Is the structure suitable for the style of music?”

structure

Exam boards expect clear ________ in compositions.

planning

Spend time _________ the structure intentionally.

accidentally

Avoid letting the structure evolve ________.

Initial Ideas

__________ must come from you as a musician.

additional ideas

Classroom, fellow learners, and teachers can provide _____________.

manipulate ideas

The Purpose of Tools is to _____________.

Notation Software

• Best used during or at the end of the composition process.

• Allows you to hear many parts of your composition played simultaneously.

• Ideal for complex compositions with multiple parts. Useful for finalizing and refining your composition.

DAWs - Digital Audio Workstations

• More versatile than notation software.

• Enables music creation without the need for notation or instrumental ability.

• Allows inputting musical ideas and recording directly using microphones and MIDI keyboards.

• Great for experimenting with sounds and arrangements. 

• Facilitates recording and editing of both audio and MIDI. 

• Removes barriers related to notation and instrumental skills.

Metronome

Ensures consistent timing.

Musical Structure

Understanding forms such as ABA, sonata, rondo.

Thematic Development

Developing motifs and themes throughout a piece.

previous stages

Don’t be afraid to revisit _____________ of the composition process.

iterations

Refinement often requires multiple ____________.

Distinctive Melodies or Rhythms

Should have well-shaped phrases.

Harmonies

Must work well with the melody.

developed

Melodies should be well __________.

clear

A _______ and logical structure is essential.

Instrumentation

________________ and timbres should be suited to the music.

personally

General tip: Select pieces that resonate ________.

abilities

General tip: Ensure chosen pieces match your current __________ but also challenge you to improve.

repertoire

General tip: Aim for a diverse __________ to demonstrate versatility.

OCR GCSE

The _____________ Music "My Music" component encourages exploration and performance of chosen pieces or styles.

Finding Inspiration To Be An Inspiration

In Writing My Own Music, the initial starting point is 2.1: ____________________________________

Posters and Pictures

What did John Lennon use as inspirations that you could also apply to your work?

Abstract Art

What did Errollyn Wallen use as inspiration that you could also apply to your work?

Music and Storytelling

What did Sergei Prokofiev use as inspirations that you could also apply to your work?

Film and TV

What did Paul Leonard Morgan use as inspirations that you could also apply to your work?