Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
The University of Sheffield
This course explored the musical concepts that underpin successful songwriting and guided learners through the process of writing their first song using specially commissioned lyrics.
6 weeks, 3 hours per week
Adam White
Course Director for Music, The Department for Lifelong Learning
The University of Sheffield
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Set words to rhythm using the concepts of metre and scansion.
- Identify the ingredients of an effective melody.
- Describe the different chord types and progressions used in popular songs.
- Explain the most commonly used song forms and structures.
- Explore how songs can develop when different lines and instruments are added to the accompaniment.
- Combine these fundamental musical elements to come up with a song of your own.
Syllabus
- Setting words to music
- Time and pitch
- Working with melody
- Chords and chord progressions
- Song forms
- Arranging your song
Issued on 9th October 2022
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