The University of Sheffield - How to Write Your First Song
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How to Write Your First Song at FutureLearn Overview
How to Write Your First Song
at FutureLearn
Total fee | ₹6,500 |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
How to Write Your First Song at FutureLearn Highlights
How to Write Your First Song
at FutureLearn
- Learn to Set words to rhythm using the concepts of metre and scansion.Duration 6 weeks,Weekly study 3 hours,100% online.
Describe the different chord types and progressions used in popular songs.
Explore how songs can develop when different lines and instruments are added to the accompaniment.
How to Write Your First Song at FutureLearn Course details
How to Write Your First Song
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More about this course
- This course will introduce you to the tools and techniques you need to write your first song. You all look at some of the fundamentals of songwriting, building your knowledge as you progress.
- By the time you are done, you all have gone through the process of writing your own song, working with pitch, melody, chord progressions and more.
- The art of songwriting is one that just about anyone can learn. Whether or not you have tried your hand at music composition in the past, this course gives you the opportunity to get creative.
- As you work your way through, you will learn how to make a song, exploring the main steps involved in the process.
- Writing songs is an enjoyable and creative way to express yourself. With this course, you will discover the underlying principles of song composition.
- As well as looking at how to set words to a rhythm, you will examine what an effective melody looks like, and how to structure your piece. These techniques can help you write future songs on your own.
How to Write Your First Song at FutureLearn Curriculum
How to Write Your First Song
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What's involved in songwriting?
Welcome to the course
Getting started
Writing your song
The songwriting challenge
Words, music and time
Welcome to Week 2
The five musical elements
Setting words to music
Time and pitch
The songwriting challenge
Working with melody
Welcome to Week 3
The ingredients of melody
What makes an effective melody?
The songwriting challenge
Chords and chord progressions
Welcome to Week 4
Major and minor chords
Chord types and chord progressions
The songwriting challenge
Song forms
Welcome to Week 5
Chorus, verse, refrain
The songwriting challenge
Putting the elements together
Welcome to Week 6
Arranging your song
Final course assessment
The songwriting challenge
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