Music Composition 2: Tension & Release

Demystifying Music Composition Through Practical Exercises and Techniques for the Modern Composer and Songwriter

What you'll learn

Write and Compose music using proven techniques and tips

Create their own music using software, or good old pencil and paper.

Generate musical ideas through creativity exercises

Sonata Form

The 4 Elements of Form

Example: Mozart, Moonlight Sonata

Composing with Sonata Form

Modern Uses of Sonata Form

Example: Muse, Butterflies and Hurricanes

Tension and Release with Meter

Compound Meters

Meter Signatures

Alternating Compound and Duple Meters

Using Rhythm for Altering Expectations

Rhythmic Patterns

Pattern Obfuscation

Example: Philip Glass, Truman Show Soundtrack

Example: Allen, Aporia

Using Harmony for Tension and Release

Consonance and Dissonance

Prolonging Dominant

Emphasized Resolution

Pedal Tones

Moving "Pedal Tones"

Example: Aphex Twin, Ventolin

Combining Multiple Techniques

Example: Mozart, Sonata in C

Example: Allen, Angel of Repose

Film Music and Tension Cues

Composing for Films

Requirements

Students should be enthusiastic about music, but do not need to be producers or musicians. No prior experience is needed in the music industry, business, financing, or accounting.

Description

** UDEMY BESTSELLER ** Welcome to the COMPLETE Music COMPOSITION AND FILM SCORING Guide!This is a class designed for the average person who is ready to take their music career (or music interest) and develop it into something more. Whether you are an active musician or an aspiring musician, this class is perfect for you.100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor. When most people think of a composer, they imagine someone sitting in a dusty attic with a grand piano, a big white wig, and the year is 1800. That might have been accurate back then, but the modern composer is just like you and me. In fact, I am one. In this course, I'll show you the techniques I use for writing music in a variety of styles and situations. I've worked with major American orchestras, film studios, and video game designers, so I've got more than a little experience. I'm also a Ph.D. in music composition and a university professor (of music composition). Recently I was named as a semi-finalist for the Grammy Foundation's Music Educator of the Year award because of my in-person university classes. Now I'm taking those classes to Udemy in an online format in order to reach more students and give them the joy of Music Theory.I'm planning on making several "sections" of this class, and this is Part 2. As the class grows, we will go deeper and deeper into my techniques. This class is focused on creating a sense of Tension and Release: one of the most fundamental concepts in music composition.In this class, we will cover:My background, and listen to some of my musicWhy Tension and Release?Tools of the trade: SoftwareTools of the trade: Pencils and fine paperLong Term and Short Term TensionsUsing Form for Tension and ReleaseForms that Create DramaSonata FormThe 4 Elements of FormExample: Mozart, Moonlight SonataComposing with Sonata FormModern Uses of Sonata FormExample: Muse, Butterflies and HurricanesTension and Release with MeterCompound MetersMeter SignaturesAlternating Compound and Duple MetersUsing Rhythm for Altering ExpectationsRhythmic PatternsPattern Obfuscation Example: Philip Glass, Truman Show SoundtrackExample: Allen, AporiaUsing Harmony for Tension and ReleaseConsonance and DissonanceProlonging DominantEmphasized ResolutionPedal TonesMoving "Pedal Tones"Example: Aphex Twin, VentolinCombining Multiple TechniquesExample: Mozart, Sonata in CExample: Allen, Angle of ReposeFilm Music and Tension CuesComposing for FilmsAnd much, much, more! And of course, once you sign up for this class, all my other classes are yours at steep discounts! Over half off for all future sections!The course is a roadmap to launching your career as a composer!All the tools you need to prepare, organize and start your career are included in this course and the entire course is based on real-life experiences - not just academic theory.Please click the "Take This Course" button so you can launch your music career today.** I guarantee that this course is the most thorough music business course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30-day money-back guarantee) **Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- Praise for Courses by Jason Allen:⇢  "It seems like every little detail is being covered in an extremely simple fashion. The learning process becomes relaxed and allows complex concepts to get absorbed easily. My only regret is not taking this course earlier." - M. Shah⇢  "Great for everyone without any knowledge so far. I bought all three parts… It's the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce⇢  "Excellent explanations! No more or less than what is needed." - A. Tóth⇢  "VERY COOL. I've waited for years to see a good video course, now I don't have to wait anymore. Thank You!" - Jeffrey Koury⇢  "I am learning LOTS! And I really like having the worksheets!" - A. Deichsel⇢  "The basics explained very clearly - loads of really useful tips!" - J. Pook⇢  "Jason is really quick and great with questions, always a great resource for an online class!" M. Smith––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts for all future classes in the series. 

Overview

Section 1: Welcome & Overview

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 My Background

Lecture 3 Why Tension and Release?

Lecture 4 Review: Tools

Lecture 5 Update! MuseScore 3.0

Lecture 6 [DOWNLOAD] Staff Paper

Lecture 7 Review: Process of Composing

Section 2: Tension and Release in Form

Lecture 8 Long Term and Short Term

Lecture 9 Forms That We Know So Far

Lecture 10 Forms That Create Drama

Lecture 11 Sonata Form

Lecture 12 The 4 Elements of Sonata Form

Lecture 13 Sonata Form Examples

Lecture 14 Using Sonata Form for Tension and Release

Lecture 15 [DOWNLOAD] Moonlight Sonata

Lecture 16 Modern Uses of Form for Tension

Lecture 17 Example: Muse (Butterflies and Hurricanes)

Section 3: Tension and Release in Meter

Lecture 18 Meter and Tension

Lecture 19 Stylistic Concerns

Lecture 20 Compound Meters

Lecture 21 Compound Meter Definition

Lecture 22 Compound Meter Signatures

Lecture 23 Another Perspective

Lecture 24 Alternating Compound and Duple Meters for Tension

Section 4: Tension and Release in Rhythm

Lecture 25 Rhythmic Patterns

Lecture 26 Pattern Obfuscation

Lecture 27 Example: Philip Glass (From the Soundtrack to The Truman Show)

Lecture 28 [DOWNLOAD] Glass, Truman Sleeps

Lecture 29 Example: Aporia

Section 5: Tension and Release in Harmony

Lecture 30 Consonance and Dissonance

Lecture 31 Prolonged Dominant

Lecture 32 Emphasized Resolution

Lecture 33 Pedal Tones

Lecture 34 Long Resolution of Pedal Tones

Lecture 35 Pedal Tones in Higher Voices

Lecture 36 Example: Aphex Twin, Ventolin

Section 6: Combining Techniques

Lecture 37 Using Multiple Techniques

Lecture 38 [DOWNLOAD] Sonata in C, Mozart

Lecture 39 Example: Kinesthesia, Movement 7

Lecture 40 Film music and Tension Techniques

Lecture 41 Composing Music for Films

Section 7: Wrap Up

Lecture 42 Coming Soon: Composition Techniques 3: Composing for Film

Lecture 43 Thanks & Bye

Lecture 44 Bonus Lecture: Discount Offers & Mailing List

Anyone in any country who is ready to start their professional music career by learning everything they need to know about how music composition works and the film scoring industry.