Arranging for Songwriters
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Arranging for Songwriters at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Arranging for Songwriters at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Intermediate Level S'students should have experience writing songs and be aware of popular song forms
- Approx. 10 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: English
Arranging for Songwriters at Coursera Course details
- You've created a song. You wrote the lyrics, decided on the melody, and maybe even recorded a simple demo. Now what? If you have a basic knowledge of how to use a digital audio workstation (DAW) and are passionate about being a songwriter, this course will help you take your song from a simple recording on your phone to a fully arranged song ready for the recording studio.
- You will be learning from two Berklee College of Music Songwriting professors, Bonnie Hayes and Sarah Brindell. They will show you how to arrange original songs in a digital audio workstation. You will learn tools to heighten the emotional response of your listeners and you'll broaden your understanding of instrumentation and how to add sounds to your song without distracting the listener from the most important aspect: the vocalist.
Arranging for Songwriters at Coursera Curriculum
Welcome to Arranging for Songwriters
Welcome!
Meet Your Instructors: Bonnie Hayes
Meet Your Instructors: Sarah Brindell
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What Are Your Goals?
Arranging for Recording vs. Arranging for Live Performances
Deciding What's Right for the Tune
Critical Listening and Workflow
Horizontal Arrangement vs. Vertical Arrangement
Exercise: Diagramming Song Sections
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How To Upload an .mp3 to the Discussion Forums
New Ways of Listening Quiz
SELF-ASSESSMENT: Create a Horizontal Arrangement of an Original Song
Laying the Foundation
Developing A Feel for Your Song
Finding the Right Key
Vocals and Rhythm
Choosing the Right Tempo
Example of a Popular Arrangement Style
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How To Upload an .mp3 to the Discussion Forums
Laying the Foundation Quiz
SELF-ASSESSMENT: Create a Basic Track of an Original Song
Finding the Groove
What is Groove?
The Low End - Bass
Basic Beat Subdivisions
Drumbeat Basics
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Finding the Groove Quiz
SELF-ASSESSMENT: Add a Groove to Your Original Song
Instrumentation and Vocals
Using Synthesizers in Your Arrangements
Strings
Horn Arrangements
The Primacy of the Lead Vocal
Wrap-up
General Mid-Range Arranging Tip
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Instrumentation and Vocals Quiz
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