Composition

Programming Your Own Percussion Beds

Oct 05 2010 12:00 AM | Marius Masalar in Composition

No modern action score is complete without a rousing percussion section hammering away beneath the rest of the instruments. Yet despite being one of the most important elements in the score, many media composers take the easy way out with their percussion, resorting to some tired loops. (Read More)

10 Tips To Be More Productive Composing

Sep 11 2010 12:00 AM | Chris Mooney in Composition

Everyone wants to have more time and make every day count. By optimizing your workflow you can maximize your productivity and efficiency and more done. Here are my tips: (Read More)

How To Harmonize A Melody

Jul 23 2010 12:00 AM | Chris Mooney in Composition

This tutorial is going to walk you through the steps to harmonize a melody in 4 parts. The harmony we're using is that of the classical common practice period. (Read More)

Double Bass Basics

Jul 22 2010 12:00 AM | Chris Mooney in Composition

The double bass is the largest of the string family and is played by either standing or sitting on a tall stool. Due to its size care must be taken when writing and orchestrating for the bass. (Read More)

How To Write A Tango

Jul 21 2010 12:00 AM | Thomas S in Composition

The tango is a genre of dance music that originated in Argentina early in the twentieth century. It features a prominent combination of Spanish and African musical heritage, but the result very distinctively South American. (Read More)