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Music Composition & Writing

Writing original music is a talent many admire. Composition refers to the form of the music written. Ask questions here about writing and composing music.

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How to remove 2004 sonata glove box?

The 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee glovebox is secured with a retaining screws. There are four retaining screws on the top and for retaining screws on the bottom of the glovebox. Remove the retaining screws to remove the glovebox.

How does one get a record deal or job at a studio?

My advice is to go the independent route. Even if your ultimate goal is to get signed to a record label, pursuing independent means can help you get on record labels' radar, or at least make you more appealing as an artist. You'll at least have to write and record a few good songs as a demo if you want to get signed to a record deal. Do open mic shows, enter on & offline singing contests, network on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, etc. In general, if you grind hard enough, someone will eventually take notice.

What songs best describe a teenager's life and experiences?

The male and female experience through adolescence varies greatly;

"Innocence" by Our Lady Peace does well at balancing both male and female life experiences through the perspective of a teen.

For a more feminine analysis, one could try

"Less Than Perfect" by P!NK (aka Alicia Moore) or

"Stupid Girls"

A more masculine description could be found in

"Old School" by Hedley, or

"Teenagers" by My Chemical Romance

Caution: there is offence language contained within Teenagers, and Old School, as well as "****ing Perfect. Less Than Perfect is the Radio Version.

Who wrote summer overture?

Never; W.A. Mozart did't composed any Summer Overture.

What is a music composition copyright?

In music, composition is creating a new musical work, generally by recording it in music notation. People who practice composition are called composers. Compositional techniques are the methods used to create music. Useful skills in composition include writing musical notation, instrumentation, and handling musical ensembles (orchestration). Other skills include extended techniques such as improvisation, musical montage, preparing instruments, using non-traditional instruments, and other methods of sound production.

What is do re you so fa so la ti do?

It is the C Ionian mode, which consists of the notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C . It denotes a shift in tonality.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Properties_of_musical_modes

This guy is partially right, but what it actually is called is "solfage." Solfage or solfa is a way of remembering the tone and position of the note in the scale it is in. For example using a C major scale: do= C re= D mi= E etc.

But a D major scale would be:

do= D re= E mi= F sharp etc.

Take a look at this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonic_sol-fa

(basically the first note (what scale you are playing in) will always be do)

E scale do=E...

Now for the lyrics:

Do, a dear a female dear

re, a drop of golden sun

mi, a name I call myself

Fa(far), a long long way to run

so, a needle pulling thread

la, a note to follow so

te, a drink with jam and bread

and that brings up back to do....

I must note, this is only the chorus per say, not the entire song as sang on "The Sound of Music".

Which major composers wrote in opera buffa?

Allesandro Scarlatti, Johann Adolf Hasse, Leonardo Vinci, Nicola Porpora, George Frideric Handel, Tommaso Traetta, Christoph Willibald von Gluck, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and others.

What is a BM?

B Major

"Bm" would make it B Minor...

B minor

Si menor

H-moll

How can I make my laptop play music?

Firstly, you need a media player. If you have Windows, Windows Media Player should do the job nicely; simply double click the file in your folder. Alternatively, you can right click, and select "Play in Media Player". Or, if you do not have Windows Media Player, or do not wish to use it, I can suggest a media player, named "Billy", from the site . It is an excellent media player, and plays .mp3 files, along with other types.

How do you record songs without a studio?

You can use programs such as IMovie and Garage Band. In IMovie you can record things using a microphone and make music videos. In garage band you can record your song and add beats or sound effects to it. You can buy these programs online.

Who wrote the song ode to billy joe?

That it was an actual event but it wasn't based on a true story though.

Do most melodies consist of a combination of conjunct and disjunct motion?

Simply put... yes. Otherwise you have a melody of just one note, or a never ending scale (in the most simplistic terms). All (good) melodies need some form of balance in the direction of the melody to keep it interesting and to keep it in the range of the instrument.

[or am I over-analyzing this?]

What is the characteristics of oratorio?

An oratorio is a piece of music which is especially based on one or a series of incidents relating to a religion. Most of the oratorios were composed in Baroque period; Handel and J. S. Bach were among principal composers.

An oratorio is a large scale work for orchestra and a vocal choir and some examples are Messiah (Handel) and Christmas Oratorio (Bach).

How many movements does bachs cantata no 80 a mighty fortress is our god have?

There are 52 movements

Program

(R=Recitative)

  1. Comfort Ye Tenor R
  2. Every Valley shall be exalted Tenor
  3. And the Glory Chorus
  4. Thus Saith The Lord Bass R
  5. But who may Abide...His coming Alto
  6. And He shall purify Chorus
  7. Behold, a Virgin shall conceive Alto R
  8. O thou that tellest good tidings Alto & Chorus
  9. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth Bass R
  10. The people that walked in darkness Bass
  11. For unto us a Child is born Chorus
  12. There were shepherds Soprano R
  13. And lo, the angel Soprano R
  14. And the angel said Soprano R
  15. And suddenly there was with the Angel Soprano R
  16. Glory to God Chorus
  17. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion Soprano
  18. Then shall the eyes of the blind... Alto R
  19. He shall feed His flock Alto & Soprano
  20. His yoke is easy Chorus
  21. II Behold the Lamb of God Chorus
  22. He was despised Alto
  23. Surely He has borne our griefs Chorus
  24. And with His stripes Chorus
  25. All we like sheep Chorus
  26. All they that see him laugh... Tenor R
  27. He trusted in God Chorus
  28. Thy rebuke has broken His Heart Tenor R
  29. Behold and see...sorrow Tenor
  30. He was cut off Soprano R
  31. But Thou didst not leave His soul... Soprano
  32. Lift up your heads, O ye gates Chorus
  33. Unto which of the angels Tenor R
  34. Let all the angels worship Chorus
  35. Thou art gone up on high Alto
  36. The Lord gave the word Chorus
  37. How beautiful are the feet Soprano
  38. Their sound is gone out Chorus
  39. Why do the nations rage Bass
  40. Let us break their bonds Chorus
  41. He that dwelleth in Heaven Tenor R
  42. Thou shalt break them Tenor
  43. Hallelujah Chorus
  44. III I know that my Redeemer liveth Soprano
  45. Since by man came death Chorus
  46. Behold, I show you a mystery Bass R
  47. The trumpet shall sound Bass
  48. Then shall be brought to pass... Alto R
  49. O death, where is thy sting Alto & Tenor
  50. But Thanks be to God Chorus
  51. If God be for us Soprano
  52. Worthy is the Lamb -Amen- Chorus

Source: http://www.tks.org/HANDEL/Messiah.htm

Did Fred Astaire sing I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise?

Georges Guétary sang the song and performed the sequence as seen in "An American In Paris". I do not know if Astaire ever "covered" the song, but it was Guétary in the Minnelli production.

How do you make a verses to a song?

It's best to write a poem, or a letter to someone that either rhymes or it doesn't. There are no real rules to what you can put in a verse, just make sure the syllables fit and everything sounds right with the melody line.

What is an opera tenor?

A castrati Tenor was a Tenor who had been castrated so he would not go through puberty, and would therefore not experience a change in his voice. Repulsive though the practice may seem to us today, Castrati Tenors were highly prized in the Opera Houses of the Baroque period (approximately 1600 to 1750). Young boy sopranos were hand-picked for selection to be castrated. They could develop into castrati sopranos, altos or tenors, and as they grwe, they would develop more powerful lung power. The Castrati had an extensive vocal range and, because women were forbidden to perform on stage, they could play both masculine and feminine parts in the operas of the time.

What are the clefs from highest to lowest?

In order from highest to lowest, the common clefs are:

Treble

Alto

Tenor

Bass

What instruments were used in Beethoven's symphony No 5?

2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (B-flat in movements 1-3, C in 4), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 2 horns (E-flat and C; E-flat in movements 1 and 3, C in 2 and 4), 2 trumpets in C, 3 trombones (alto, tenor and bass), timpani (C and G throughout), and the usual string section with first and second violins, violas, cellos and double basses. The contrabassoon and the trombones are only used in the final movement.

What do you wear to a symphony?

If it's high class, for men a tuxedo, and for women a long sparkly evening gown, best in dark but sutle shades (like black or navy blue), heels and a matching clutch wallet. If it's less formal, men can wear button down shirts with (possibly) a tie and dress pants. Women can wear slightly longer skirts than usual, matched with white or pastel blouses and anything from ballet flats to heels. In this case, a small hangbag or shoulder-purse is a must to accesorize. For a more elegant and sleek look, never wear dangly earrings; always studs!