7/2/13
In Class:
"Dictionary Game" on p. 66 of How to Write a Hit Song.
Instruction in Introduction to Musical Terminology:
tempo: the speed or pace of 'the beat'
instrumentation: the choice of instruments used
scale/key quality: the particular tonality of a song based on the notes used, specifically in regard to major ("happy") and minor ("sad") scales.
melody: the primary musical 'idea' or theme of a song. (Any sequence of pitches in rhythm.)
Well-written songs integrate lyrics with melody so that the musical line sounds like natural speech patterns, specifically in terms of meter and emphasis. In order to accomplish this process, some writers find it easier to write melody first, then lyrics, while others compose lyrics and then match a melody: “Sail” by AWOLNation v. “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley.
Independently, students worked on the three following tasks:
* Read p. 13-9 of How to Write a Hit Song, taking notes to submit.
* Using one of the songs you picked out for your 15-song assignment, describe the tempo, instrumentation, and key quality. Identify and describe the melody.
* Complete the dictionary exercise from the beginning of class.
Exit Ticket: Which should you write first—the melody or the lyric?
Homework:
Finish the three assignments listed above.
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