Composing
Understanding compositional methods and music concepts
All music consists of key elements such as melody, harmony and instrumentation. Composers past and present use these building blocks to produce successful pieces of music.
Using music concepts and compositional methods
Original music can be created in a variety of ways, through exploring and developing music ideas in a range of genres and styles through composing, improvising or arranging activities.
Develop and refine musical ideas
Once your initial ideas are in place the next step is to develop the ideas and to progress your music. It is important to reflect on the decisions you make so that you can review and refine your work.
Video playlist
Stuart Murdoch on orchestras and pop music. Video
Stuart Murdoch talks about his orchestral pop project.
The 'Toreador Song' from Bizet's opera 'Carmen' Video
Escamillo sings the toreador song from Bizet's opera 'Carmen'.
