Re-Voicing and Arranging Music – an example

This is the third article in my series on writing and arranging a piece of music. We covered simple note choice and then song structure. I was considering walking through one of my pieces then this gem came along and it is even better as you get to see a before and after. Billy McBride … Continue reading Re-Voicing and Arranging Music – an example

Arranging a Piece of Music – simple Theory

This is a follow-up to my first article on songwriting theory. To be honest I wasn't really going to write another of these as there are far better qualified people than me in these matters but it seems I got a few readers and requests so after some thinking I figured I'd follow up (at … Continue reading Arranging a Piece of Music – simple Theory

Writing a Piece of Music – simple Theory

I was going to make my next article on stereo-widening in my mixing series but this came up and I think it is a more fundamental issue. Conversation in Forum: Me: "For a first piece it seems complex and that is tripping you up. Finish this best you can as it is definitely worth that … Continue reading Writing a Piece of Music – simple Theory