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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.Â
Facilitates recording and editing of both audio and MIDI.Â
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?
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