If you've ever wanted to learn the difference between transcribing someone else's arrangement and coming up with your own expression of creative genius, look no further for your inspiration. If you've wondered what U.S. copyright laws cover arrangements, we've got that for you, too. Even if you simply wanted to learn proper music notation and the right way to create a music manuscript, it's in here. With these books & videos, absorb the lessons of more than a dozen award-winning arrangers here, covering everything related to the act of setting music down in writing.
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The Message of the Song Making Arrangements "Sing-able" The Rhythm Section "Instrumental" Arrangements Variety Chord Voicing Learning to Arrange Rehearsing Arrangements |
In this video, some of the best and most renowned vocal arrangers share their special techniques for developing vocal group charts. You will learn how vocal charts differ from instrumental arrangements, and how to optimize the potential of an a cappella arrangement regardless of the "style." Other featured topics include chord voicings, writing for specific ensembles, how to make charts "sing-able," and the unique requirements of singers. Presented in an informal and conversational tone, "Arranging for Vocal Groups" is a valuable instructional resource for a cappella singers and arrangers, from beginning to advanced. Interviews with: Andrew Chaiken - The House Jacks, Members of The Swingle Singers, Larry Detweiler - High School A Cappella, Derric Johnson - The Liberty Voices, Britt Quentin - M-Pact, Gary Rosen - Sixth Wave, Richard Bob Greene - The Bobs, Deke Sharon - The House Jacks, The CASA Songbooks, Vybe (Walt Disney), Gabe Rutman-Spiralmouth, Michelle Weir. Director: Richard Bob Greene is a Grammy nominated arranger, songwriter, recording artist and producer. As the co-founder and creator of the nu-wave a cappella super group The Bobs, Greene "fractured and reconstructed the rules for popular music." As a composer and songwriter/librettist, Greene has received commissions from Lincoln Center, the Los Angeles Theater Center, ABC and many others. He has written music for the feature films "Breaking the Rules," "For Better or Worse" and "Man in the Moon." He has recently produced CDs for other a cappella groups including "Throat Culture," "Toxic Audio" and "Da Vinci's Notebook." Running Time: 56 minutes
| 4815 VHS VIDEO $12.98 |
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Principles of Part Writing for Voices Four Part Writing Accompaniments Three Part Writing Two Part Writing Unison Writing Special Techniques Contrapuntal Techniques Special Mixed Voice Groupings Treble Voice Choruses Male Choruses Key and Tempo Changes Introductions and Endings Resources in Combination Planning Arrangements Scoring Arrangements Chorus with Instrumental Groups Recent Trends in Choral Writing Recent Trends in Accompaniment Styles |
A unique book that authoritatively discusses how to create effective vocal arrangements and techniques in virtually every major kind of vocal ensemble; sacred, secular and Baroque to Jazz. Contains more than 270 illustrated examples, plus an index, study suggestions and a comprehensive bibliography. Hawley Ades had many years experience arranging for choral groups and is particularly known as the long-time arranger for Fred Waring and his Pennslyvanians. As a standard text in the field, Choral Arranging is a must for home or class study and a valued reference source for every music library.
| 6517 BOOK $22.95 |
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Introduction Transcribing Transanging Arranging Power Studying Arrangements Rehearsing & Performing Vocal Jazz Appendix A - Notation Appendix B - Discography Appendix C - QuickTricks Appendix D - All Other Knowledge About the Author |
Anna Callahan is a vocal instructor from Los Angeles. This book was initially published in 1995, and was very popular until supplies ran out. We are pleased to return it to circulation, as the marketplace is bereft of practical guidance for the developing arranger, particularly in the contemporary genre, and this manual is packed with detail. An overview of basic theory is provided, along with examples of stylistic modifications, using the familiar tune "Greensleeves" as a model (with taped demonstrations). Once the fundamental process of arranging is mastered, Anna shows how to improve on the result, with hints for rehearsing and performing, a discussion of jazz, and an appendix of notation, among other practical chapters. Her style is clear and encouraging, and this book will be helpful to arrangers of all levels ? though beginners will may need more theory than is offered here to get up to speed.
| 2233 BOOK & CD $24.98 |
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A Bit Of History Definition Of Barbershop Harmony The Barbershop Song Harmonic Rhythm Barbershop Harmonization approach 1 Barbershop Harmonization approach 2 Barbershop Harmonization approach 3 Chord And Voice Leading Rhythm And The Barbershop Arrangment Form And The Barbershop Arrangement Embellishment And The Barbershop Arrangment Swipes And The Barbershop Arrangement Introductions, Interludes And Tags The Barbershop Medley The Evolution And Future Of Barbershop Bibliography Tags |
The 80,000 men and women barbershoppers around the world are the largest consumers and generators of new a cappella arrangements today. To help train arrangers to meet these enormous needs, SPEBSQSA amassed this humongous manual, which likely contains everything you'll need to arrange in the barbershop style. For those interested in other styles, this manual includes many fundamentals and techniques that are critical, like ballet is to a dancer. There's all the basics on harmony theory and many examples of chord progressions and voice leading. The manual details the definition and evolution of the barbershop style, which is elaborated on in sections covering embellishments, tags, swipes and much more.
| 5848 BOOK $59.95 |
| 5858 CD $29.95 |
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Transposition Ranges and Sound Characteristics Fundamentals and Techniques Basic Voicings Chord Scales Voicings in Fourths Voices in Seconds (Clusters) Voicing with Upper Structure Triads Writing fo Six Parts |
The definitive text used for the time-honored Chord Scales course at Berklee College of Music, this book concentrates on scoring for every possible ensemble combination and teaches performers and arrangers how to add color, character and sophistication to chord voicings. Topics covered include: selecting appropriate harmonic tensions, understanding jazz harmony, overcoming harmonic ambiguity, experimenting with unusual combinations and non-traditional alignments, and many more. The accompanying CD includes performance examples of several different arranging techniques.
| 6282 BOOK & CD $24.95 |
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Philosophy and Approach Where and How Voices Sound Children's Voices What is Good Singing? Know Your Singers Doubling Voice Leading Intros and Endings Vocal Background Rhythmic Concepts Scoring Techniques Rehearsal Techniques Creative Discipline A Summary Charts from Basic Harmony and Theory Applied to Improvisation |
This is a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide covering all aspects of vocal
arranging. The intermediate level instructional manual covers a variety of
topics, including voice leading, intros and outros, scoring and rehearsal
techniques, and has an accompanying CD featuring 50 examples. Also, an appendix
of Dick Groves' Harmony and Theory Charts, which detail which scale is appropriate
for each chord in a harmonic progression. This book presupposes a fundamental
grasp of notation and harmonic structure and is an excellent way to progress
in sophistication after the basics are learned.
| 4171 BOOK & CD $24.95 |
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Sound Envelopes and the Notational Grid Fundamental Rhythmic Description Fundamental Pitch Description The Notational Grid: Conclusion Time Signatures, Meter, and Tempo Rhythmic Subdivision of the Pulse Rhythmic Subdivision of the PulseL Concluded Holds, Pauses and Repeats Chords, Voiceings and Divisi Parts Dynamics Articulation Ornaments Appendix I: Names of Instruments with Abbreviations Appendix II: Score Layout Appendix III: Instrumental Transpositions Appendix IV: Glossary of European Musical Terms |
Learn the essentials of music notation, from fundamental pitch and rhythm
placement to intricate meter and voicing alignments. This book also covers
the correct way to subdivide rhythms and notate complex articulations and
dynamics. This guide will teach you how to create professional manuscrpits
and is an excellent resource for both written and computer notation software!
| 6203 BOOK $19.95 |
348 page guide will clearly explain and illustrate notation, for the amateur or professional! This pocket-sized dictionary presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer.
| 5852 BOOK $6.95 |
Designed to give guidance to arrangers, composers, copyists, songwriters and teachers on how to prepare music manuscripts the right way, this book is a definitive, up-to-date summary of the general practice of music notation. Proper drawing and placement of clefs, stems, chords, lyrics, meters, phrase and slur marks, as well as how to notate chord symbols, lead sheets and TAB are all covered in this volume. A companion workbook to the Write It Right! manual is also available.
| 6048 BOOK $9.95 |
A companian workbook to the Write It Right manual. By working through the exercises in this workbook in conjunction with the manual, the aspiring arranger, composer, songwriter or music student will learn how to set up a manuscrpit properly. Featuring pages of typical musical exampls to be filled in, problems to be solved, questions to be answered and arrangements to be completed, this workbook offers a unique opportunity for any student of music to learn how to prepare music properly and professionally.
| 6062 BOOK $7.95 |
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Copyright Basics Copyright Submission Process Copyright Ownership Copyright and Earnings Potential International Copyright Glossary Forms Circulars Public Domain Information |
What is copyright? This seemingly simple question often causes confusion with its complex answers. In Music Copyright Basics, professor and Expert Copyright Witness Joel Leach answers frequent questions in a straightforward, easy-to-use format. Whether you are searching for a simple answer to a common question or want a general knowledge of the copyright procedure, this book will quickly provide you with the information you want! Music Copyright Basics provides - convenient question-and-answer format - Easy-to-understand answers to all your copyright questions - Coverage of copyright basics - copyright submission process, copyright ownership - copyright and earnings potential, and international copyright - Compact and portable design that keeps information easily at hand.
| 6049 BOOK $5.95 |
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