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| notes versus half tones conversion | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I am experimenting with computer generated music, but I have no musical background. I am confused ... A: <<My question referred to notation and practical usage - e.g. a major triad is always the base note, ...
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| notes versus half tones conversion | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am experimenting with computer generated music, but I have no musical background. I am confused ... A: <<I am experimenting with computer generated music, but I have no musical background. I am confused ...
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| Music Theory | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I used to take piano as a kid, when I was 6 years old, up until around 15. During that time, I ... A: <<...... My question is, what's the best way I can go about re-learning music theory. I learned ...
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| advertising and promoting music for other musicians and students | 7/7/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding the promotion and making available the music we have for students and other ... A: <<Our cello trio music is arranged music of songs that most people know and love today. It is ...
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| advertising and promoting music for other musicians and students | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding the promotion and making available the music we have for students and other ... A: << My question is regarding the promotion and making available the music we have for students and ...
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| Chord sequences | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I imagine you have been asked this a trillion times ... therefore sorry for the old question again: ... A: John, <<.... after years of Rachmaninov, I would like to switch over to the basics of songwriting. ...
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| counterpoint | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I am an artist, and I make videos in collaboration with musiccians etc, normally working with ... A: << I wanted to do a singing project with over 50s, what I wanted to do was write a one minute poem ...
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| Song Structure | 5/10/2008 |
Q: If it sounds fluid to the ear, is there anything wrong with an ABCABCAB song structure where A is ... A: <<If it sounds fluid to the ear, is there anything wrong with an ABCABCAB song structure where A is ...
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| Chord theory, vocals and song writing | 4/27/2008 |
Q: 1)Is there such a thing as the best key for your voice, What is the correct to find that? 2)How do ... A: Lennar, Hi - thanks for your questions - I'll answer those that can be dealt with in the short ...
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| Music.. | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a couple more questions for you..if you can give me a good guess on this, that is all I ... A: Sarah Thanks for your follow-up question. <<If I played a few out of key chords(regular and power ...
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| Music.. | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Just wondering, would I be able to play a couple outside scales in a song, and still remain in the ... A: <<Just wondering, would I be able to play a couple outside scales in a song, and still remain in the ...
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| song writing and band name | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Me and my friends have formed a band and we want to write song lyrics that mean something to people, ... A: <<Me and my friends have formed a band and we want to write song lyrics that mean something to ...
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| Melodies | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a question on how to compose or come up with catchy melodies. I write a lot of poems,essays, ... A: Ryan-Maurice, Thank you for your question. The important thing to keep in mind here is that ...
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| writing a first song | 1/29/2008 |
Q: bill, for a while now I've been trying to write a song and i cant seem to find any good topic to ... A: Rory, Thanks for your question. You bring up a very important topic - that of "Aboutness" For some ...
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| My living room to your radio? | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have written many songs and recorded about ten of them. My wife and friends suggested I "send ... A: Andrew, Thanks for your question. What you are asking is a very common question I get from ...
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| Next step | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have been "writing" songs since I was 15 and am now 33. I have no musical training and very ... A: <<I have been "writing" songs since I was 15 and am now 33. I have no musical training and very ...
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| Lyrical Composition | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Bob, i need to know the basic structure for composition my main genre is rap and hip-hop, i have ... A: <<i need to know the basic structure for composition my main genre is rap and hip-hop, i have been ...
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| collaboration | 9/21/2007 |
Q: Are you aware of any sort of guidelines in terms of allocation of ... A: Jeff, Hi - thanks for your question. <<Are you aware of any sort of guidelines in terms of ...
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| Lyrics | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I desperately want to write intelligent, heartfelt, bigger than life lyrics. For me great lyrics ... A: Writing good lyrics takes practice but is easily the valuable skill in all the music business, as ...
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| music publishing and licencing | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Bill Pere, I have a university assignment regarding music publishing and licencing. with your ... A: Bill Pere, <<I have a university assignment regarding music publishing and licencing. with your ...
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| a question for an expert | 9/7/2007 |
Q: Pere, Can you tell me some rhyme techniques or common rhyme patterns in songs. I like r&b and ... A: <<Can you tell me some rhyme techniques or common rhyme patterns in songs. . I want to make my own ...
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| help, please | 8/18/2007 |
Q: bill. I am 16 years old and have been playing guitar for about three years. while my friends would ... A: Omar, Hi - thanks for your question. You're correct that a knowledge of chords and melodic ...
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| Keys | 6/24/2007 |
Q: First of all, thanks for the help you offer to all those who need it! Much appreciate it! My ... A: <<My question is regarding the tonality in modern songs, from beatles onwards, anything really. What ...
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| reading music | 6/13/2007 |
Q: How can I tell which part is written for which instrument, i.e. which is for singing, guitar, drum ... A: <<How can I tell which part is written for which instrument, i.e. which is for singing, guitar, drum ...
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| Music | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Bill, being an expert on musical composition, I have a question for you. Which, in your opinion, is ... A: <<Bill, being an expert on musical composition, I have a question for you. Which, in your opinion, ...
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| keeping listeners interest | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I rarely see this topic even touched on in books on arranging, etc. After you learn about theory, ... A: <<Thanks for the great answer. Now I'm curious about how you figured out to go to those other ...
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| keeping listeners interest | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I rarely see this topic even touched on in books on arranging, etc. After you learn about theory, ... A: << It seems to have to do with knowing WHERE to put stuff in the song to keep in interesting. I ...
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| Minor Scale Chords | 4/26/2007 |
Q: My question is about the minor scale. I wanted to know what chords make up a minor scale, because i ... A: <<My question is about the minor scale. I wanted to know what chords make up a minor scale, because ...
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| Is it too late for me? | 3/6/2007 |
Q: My name is Ryan Maurice and I am 22(turning 23 on wednesday). I am currently taking opera lessons ... A: <<My name is Ryan Maurice and I am 22(turning 23 on wednesday). I am currently taking opera lessons ...
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| chord progressions | 2/19/2007 |
Q: Hey there Bill, Um,I suck at making chord progressions.They sound so cheesy.Got any pointers? thnx A: <<Um,I suck at making chord progressions.They sound so cheesy.Got any pointers?>> Joe, Thanks for ...
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| Piano Sheet Music | 1/31/2007 |
Q: Perhaps you've experienced this same thing. You hear a great piano track and you desperately want to ... A: <<Do you know of anything like this, any pianist who writes sheet music for unknown songs? I'm ...
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| musicals | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Im interested in musicals, but Im quite confused on the structure of songs in them. Talking about ... A: <<Im interested in musicals, but Im quite confused on the structure of songs in them. Talking about ...
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| SONG COMPOSITION | 12/30/2006 |
Q: .i just wanted to ask what should i do..i play electric guitar and bass guitar in field of ... A: Domagoj, Thank you for your question. It would take far too much time and space to cover all the ...
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| Songwriting | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I've been writing lyrics casually for about ten years. Lately, I'm taking it more seriously and I'm ... A: Doug, Hi, and thanks for your question. <<Hello, I've been writing lyrics casually for about ten ...
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| lyrical composition | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Bill, I have a collection of roughly 100 short poems which have a similar cadence and rhythm; I ... A: Laura, Hi, and Thanks for your question. It's important first to be clear that there is a ...
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| help with notation question | 11/13/2006 |
Q: please could you tell me what is the longest musical note in common use, with the tim value of 2 ... A: Below is a table of all the official note names, both US and British. US ...
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| One last question! (ASCAP) | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I will keep in mind all of your suggestions. I wanted to ask you about ASCAP (an association of ... A: Miguel, ASCAP. BMI and SESAC are the three Performing Rights Organizations in the U.S. (PRO's). ...
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| Musical Vocals | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I usually compose instrumental pieces, however after playing in many orchestra pits for local shows ... A: Shawn, Thanks for your question. I also write musicals, and as long as you understand basic ...
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| obtaining lyric critique | 9/25/2006 |
Q: hey bill my name is pete im frome a small town in ontario canada,ive been wrighting songs since i ... A: << A problem i've consitantly had is obtaining basic constructive critisisim on my lyrics>> Pete, ...
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| how to pull emotions from chords-followup | 9/23/2006 |
Q: answered where he stated "if you are writing chords and melodies to existing lyrics (your own or ... A: << i understand a little more now from what you said. do you have any reference songs for other ...
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| how to pull emotions from chords | 9/23/2006 |
Q: answered where he stated "if you are writing chords and melodies to existing lyrics (your own or ... A: Jonathan, Thanks for your question. This is an important part of effective songwriting. << ...
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| I was wondering what type/style of singer I am. | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what type/style of singer I am. I can sing songs like: sting "shape of my ... A: Craig, Thank you for your question - sorry it took so long to get back to you as I was traveling ...
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| Arrangements for Saxophone Trio | 8/9/2006 |
Q: A couple of friends and I recently started a saxophone trio and have just bought "The Lone Ar-Ranger ... A: A Sax trio is a bit unusual (that's a good thing -- but it does make it hard to find arrangements). ...
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| Song Construction | 5/23/2006 |
Q: My music theory knowledge is pitiful to say the least but it is something i am in the process of ... A: <<its in the kety of E but what chords or progressions do i use to construct the verses and chorus ...
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| non chord tones | 4/25/2006 |
Q: I was surfing the web and stumbled upon your web site and wondered if you could answer a nagging ... A: Joe, Thanks for your question. In contemporary pop music, there is only one true suspended chord, ...
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| seven elements of music | 3/29/2006 |
Q: I am just learning about music and the different elements and I am interested in finding a piece of ... A: <<I am just learning about music and the different elements and I am interested in finding a piece ...
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| Composition Technique | 3/23/2006 |
Q: i've been studying composition. One of my favorite composers is Bach. I was wondering do you know ... A: Chris, <<One of my favorite composers is Bach. I was wondering do you know exactly what were his ...
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| Arranging Studio Productions. | 3/22/2006 |
Q: I am a young music producer specializing in many genres of music. The ability to make music came to ... A: << I want to know exactly what I am doing that is right. I do not have any formal education in ...
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| Production and Formulas | 3/10/2006 |
Q: Bill, I've got two questions for you: 1. My recordings sound empty. I've been recording songs ... A: Hans, Thanks for your question. I've got two questions for you: << My recordings sound empty. ...
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| What makes a song last? | 3/7/2006 |
Q: (This is a school project. The answer can be technical or your expert opinion--anything!) What is it ... A: Kyla, Thanks for your questions. <<Are there elements that these enduring songs and artists have ...
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| hooks & bridges | 2/23/2006 |
Q: I am recording a song and have a problem with the bridge a) in the prehook I already made a jump ... A: <<I am recording a song and have a problem with the bridge a) in the prehook I already made a jump ...
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| advice regarding composing music for lyrics | 2/13/2006 |
Q: I wanted to know whether composing music for lyrics had anything to do with the syllables and metre ... A: Jibran, Thanks for your question. This is an important area. << I wanted to know whether ...
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| Song structure & lyrics | 2/8/2006 |
Q: metaphor, rhyming techniques and song structure which you have expertise on. Many Thanks David ... A: << i was interested in improving my lyric writing and song composition and would be grateful if you ...
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| hello | 2/2/2006 |
Q: hello i wonderd if you could give me adivce on singing i dont go to no singing lessons but people ... A: Jessica, Thanks for your question -- The best thing for you to do depends on your goals. You ...
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| Music Theory: Tied notes | 2/2/2006 |
Q: Please clarify the rule(s) regarding tied notes. In several measures of a popular music piece I've ... A: <<Do I play the tied eigth note? This may seem silly, but I was taught to hold notes that are tied ...
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| contest | 1/28/2006 |
Q: Bill I heard that entering a song contest can be a good way to get exposure. I also heard to watch ... A: <<I heard that entering a song contest can be a good way to get exposure. I also heard to watch ...
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| Common Practice Period | 1/17/2006 |
Q: In part writing, why can't you use parallel fifths or parallel octaves when writing in the common ... A: Melissa, Hi - thanks for your question. The simple answer is that there actually no reason that ...
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| Lyrics | 1/16/2006 |
Q: My brother writes amazing poems (Lyrics) which he has been told would be perfect for songs. I would ... A: << My brother writes amazing poems (Lyrics) which he has been told would be perfect for songs. I ...
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| Transposing lyrics to a different language | 12/30/2005 |
Q: Recently transposed lyrics written by Roberto Carlos in Portuguese to English. Should I register my ... A: <<Recently transposed lyrics written by Roberto Carlos in Portuguese to English. Should I register ...
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| song writing steps | 11/22/2005 |
Q: I would like to be able to follow a list of steps to keep in mind for songwriting. Would you have ... A: Andrew, Thanks for your question. There are indeed specific steps to follow when writing a song, ...
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| songwriting | 11/12/2005 |
Q: How do I make effective key changes? Do I just change to any key I want whenever I want or are ... A: <<How do I make effective key changes? Do I just change to any key I want whenever I want or are ...
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| Are there areas of knowledge in music theory that can significantly help the individual songwriting process for small groups. | 10/24/2005 |
Q: BACKGROUND INFO: My long held belief or approach has been instinctive and as honest to my own ... A: <<The process of writing music on my own is so foreign to me. Writing on my own has been very slow ...
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| finding compositions | 10/18/2005 |
Q: I would like to firstly say what an honuor it is to be writing to a man such as yourself. I would ... A: Lawrence, Thank you for your question. There are many sources of music on the internet for ...
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| writting lyrics | 10/10/2005 |
Q: can you recommend a book that could teach about metaphor and rhyme schemes, I feel my lyrics are ... A: <<can you recommend a book that could teach about metaphor and rhyme schemes, I feel my lyrics are ...
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| Lyrics composition | 10/5/2005 |
Q: I'm trying to create emo/rock music, but not in the typical pop-punk manner. How can I create good, ... A: <<What I want is: Splintered piece of glass falls, in the seat, gets caught These broken windows, ...
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| songwriting, and the history of it | 10/4/2005 |
Q: what are some of the technical structures to songwriting and composing that are most common and what ... A: <<what are some of the technical structures to songwriting and composing that are most common and ...
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| keyboard arrangement | 9/27/2005 |
Q: How does one start teaching oneself how to play keyboard with a band? since most pop music is ... A: <<How does one start teaching oneself how to play keyboard with a band? >> Ky-Van Thanks for your ...
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| composition | 9/26/2005 |
Q: can you recommend an online resource to help me teach composition to a group of young people on a ... A: Robbie. Writing good contemporary songs (music or lyrics) is generally more complex than people ...
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| writing a song | 9/22/2005 |
Q: i need really good ideas on how to right a really good rock song that sells i don't want it to be ... A: Gretch, Thanks for your question. Writing a really good song in any genre is very difficult -- if ...
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| Musical Forms | 9/13/2005 |
Q: Do you know where I could find a complete list of the musical forms and their definitions and ... A: James, Thanks for your question. It is unlikely that you would find one single listing of ALL ...
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| Music theory for songwriting guitarist | 8/29/2005 |
Q: I am a highschool senior that has a Christian rock band. I play electric guitar and sing. My band ... A: Joel, Hi -- thanks for your question. There is not one single book that will give you all the ...
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| My granddaughter is taking... | 8/26/2005 |
Q: My granddaughter is taking band at school and was instructed to find the 4 aspects of music 1 being ... A: <<My granddaughter is taking band at school and was instructed to find the 4 aspects of music 1 ...
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| Promotion of your songs | 8/18/2005 |
Q: How does anyone get that newly written songs out to potential performers/band or their publisher. Is ... A: << How does anyone get that newly written songs out to potential performers/band or their publisher. ...
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| Defining a fee (compensation) for singing at a music festival | 8/10/2005 |
Q: What are a few methods which a singer can use to estimate the fee she should charge for singing at a ... A: <<What are a few methods which a singer can use to estimate the fee she should charge for singing at ...
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| psychological history of music.... | 7/27/2005 |
Q: basically what i want to write about in a paper im doing is: the psychological history of acoustic ... A: Steph, Thanks for your question -- this is an interesting topic. I would love to read a copy of ...
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| Music | 7/27/2005 |
Q: I have always wanted to write and play songs that are in my head, but have no musical training ... A: Mike THanks for your question. <<What would be the easiest way for me to begin to learn how to ...
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| Inspiration | 7/3/2005 |
Q: What do you use to inspire you to write music and is it bad that it sometimes sounds like something ... A: <<What do you use to inspire you to write music and is it bad that it sometimes sounds like ...
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| Help! Music is too cluttered? Organization? | 6/28/2005 |
Q: I am relatively new composing, and with that said I may not know or understand what to call certain ... A: Elizabeth, Thanks for your question. Lots of folks ask about this. There really is no right or ...
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| who sang | 6/27/2005 |
Q: what group sang the song "JOEY" in the early 90's A: Marianne, Thanks for your question. <<what group sang the song "JOEY" in the early 90's>> Since ...
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| Orchestra | 6/19/2005 |
Q: I was just wondering if you know how i can go about starting my own orchestra? Thanks -mike A: Mike, Thanks for your question - There is no quick simple answer for this as there are many ...
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| MUSICAL COMPOSITION | 6/13/2005 |
Q: im jonathan from peru, my question is aobut muscical composition, i know about, intervals and scales ... A: Jonathan, Thanks for your question. There are no absolute rules for composing music -- just ...
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| musical composition, theory, songwriting, and singing | 6/13/2005 |
Q: ok. i have this book of poetry that i have been carrying around with me for about 7 months now, and ... A: Sarah, Thanks for your follow up question. <<Do you have any advice on turning emotional poetry ...
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| basic harmony | 5/24/2005 |
Q: Just want to know this. Say you've got G major. The tonic is your most important. Fifth comes ... A: <<These are the primary chords. But now what? what's next? If V's the leading, dominant chord, IV's ...
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| Song Writer | 5/20/2005 |
Q: I learn how to play piano by myself and I interesting in writing my own song one day. I would like ... A: Andy, Thanks for your question. When writing a song, the most important thing is that the words ...
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| composing Rock | 5/5/2005 |
Q: I have a hard time composing a structure of a song. like the rythem. i have great ideas i could ... A: Valeriy, Thanks for your question. There are many people who have trouble with exactly the same ...
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| Melody Writing & Chord Progression | 5/2/2005 |
Q: How would one go upon writting a melody. And, how would i come up with a chord progression. I know ... A: Anthony, Thanks for your question. There are two basic ways to approach this type of task -- ...
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| Writing a Compostion from scratch | 4/19/2005 |
Q: I have to write a two-three page musical compostition. The peramiters of the piece are that I must ... A: <<Would you advise starting with the piano chords and building the melody around that? What is the ...
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| composition? | 3/31/2005 |
Q: my names penny, and i'm in year 10 (Darwin, NT, Australia). i've been playing drums for a few years, ... A: Penny, Thanks for your question. Keep in mind that there are two major components to a song -- ...
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| composing/arranging fees | 3/22/2005 |
Q: I have a small project studio where I do mostly demos and live recordings for local artists. I ... A: CJ, Thanks for your question -- it is not an uncommon situation, but it does have specific ways to ...
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| Question about 2 "negative" lines in a song of mine | 3/17/2005 |
Q: Bill: My wife and I have been having 180 degree difference about 2 line parts in the chorus of a ... A: Bill, I understand what you are saying and it is sincere, but I do agree with your wife that there ...
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| symphony movements | 2/22/2005 |
Q: what are the four movements in a symphony? A: Normally, there are four movements in a symphony, but there are some that consist of two, three, or ...
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| song writing | 2/13/2005 |
Q: i am just curious. do we start writing the lyrics first or the rymthm? A: jie xin, Thank you for your question. The most important thing to remember is that words have ...
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| natural accents- lyrics and melody | 2/10/2005 |
Q: I took a songwrting class and am now trying to improve my craft. I have a tough time when faced with ... A: Sara, thanks for your question -- it is one of my favorite topics and a question that lots of folks ...
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| Composition | 1/28/2005 |
Q: I have started innumerable pieces, ranging from songs to symphonies to jazz band concertos, but, ... A: Phillip, Thanks for your question. This is not an uncommon situation. Finishing pieces is not a ...
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| principles in songwriting
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Q: principles in songwriting A: Grace, If you are interested in principles of songwriting, use the following references: The Craft ...
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| Timing | 1/21/2005 |
Q: Is there such a thing as 5/5 time. If so, what note gets what beat? Thank you so much. Beck A: <<Is there such a thing as 5/5 time. If so, what note gets what beat? >> Beck, Thanks for your ...
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| basic techniques on pop composition | 1/20/2005 |
Q: i need your help.. i want to know anything about composition specifically pop song.. im a music ... A: Karen, Hi -- thanks for your question. I'm glad to hear you want to teach your students about pop ...
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| Having trouble | 1/15/2005 |
Q: I have been a writer for over 20 years I Write in poetry form, But I want to be a Songwriter I have ... A: Lisa, Thanks for your question. There is no one single answer to what you are asking, but here are ...
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| Song Composition | 1/11/2005 |
Q: I've written lyrics to a song and I have an idea of what I want the song to be, but I can't seem to ... A: <<I've written lyrics to a song and I have an idea of what I want the song to be, but I can't seem ...
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| Using others music | 1/10/2005 |
Q: How do I find out whether a composition is public domain or copyrighted. How do I find out if ... A: <<How do I find out whether a composition is public domain or copyrighted. How do I find out if ...
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| Random notes vs. scale patterns in guitar solos | 12/10/2004 |
Q: I'm always challenged when it comes to writing a guitar solo for a song. I write mostly 70's-80's ... A: thye quick answer is that if it sounds okay to your ear, then use it. The pentatonic scale is a ...
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| Hi! I'm 18 and recently finished... | 12/9/2004 |
Q: I'm 18 and recently finished composing a three-movement unaccompanied flute solo. I was planning on ... A: Morgan, Hi, thanks for your question. In this day and age, it doesn't really matter too much what ...
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| Film Music | 12/3/2004 |
Q: Good morning. As part of my A-Level in Music I have opted to specialise in composition. I have ... A: Thoma, Thanks for your question. What you are asking is very broad and does not lend itself to a ...
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| I am studying fingerstyle... | 11/26/2004 |
Q: I am studying fingerstyle jazz guitar, with the old standards as a main interest.My focus is on ... A: I couldn't say if there's a particular book that is better than any other as far as technique goes, ...
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| composition tips! | 10/28/2004 |
Q: I'm interested in starting my very first composition. I would like to write a short operetta, but ... A: Meghan, Thanks for your question and I'm glad to hear you are going to enter the world of ...
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| Writing lyrics | 10/16/2004 |
Q: I've tried to write lyrics, but there is something missing from them. I think that I find it hard ... A: Chris, Thanks for your question. By realizing that metaphor and rhyme are important, and by ...
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| Composition | 10/6/2004 |
Q: Here is some more detailed info that can help you answer my question. Sorry I didn't send it the ... A: Scott, <<I have written many pieces but seem to struggle with finishing them. I also have a ton ...
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| Composition | 10/3/2004 |
Q: I am a senior in high school and have been writing music for 3 years now. I would like to know what ... A: Scott, Thanks for your question -- the best answer for you depends on your specific goals, and the ...
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| question about music | 9/21/2004 |
Q: I feel very imbarased to be asking this kind of question however, you dont know me and so ill ask ... A: Joshua Thanks for your question. THere are many others in similar situations. It is possible to ...
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| Slight Writing Problem | 9/12/2004 |
Q: Hey mate! I have composed a peice of music for the piano and it is rather complex. I have worked out ... A: Lee, Thanks for your question. In the absence of seeing or hearing the music, I'm not sure what you ...
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| music | 7/25/2004 |
Q: Do you have any suggestions as to how I can get better at conducting(how I can figure out if song's ... A: Pat, Thanks for your question. To tell if a song is in duple or triple (tuple) meter, you have to ...
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| Accounting For Taste | 7/13/2004 |
Q: What subconscious or physiological component differentiates consonance from dissonance? A: Shayde This is a great question -- what prompts you to ask ? (you can respond direct to my e-mail ...
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| how to sing higher notes? | 7/12/2004 |
Q: i have some questions about singing to ask you.. when i sing a song along with the music..like clay ... A: Jack, Thanks for your question. What you describe is not unusual. Every voice has its own range, ...
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| musical composition | 7/7/2004 |
Q: the question concerns to almost any style of music i guess. but i concerned here more about rock or ... A: <<how can i give my music the sense that it is MOVING? like passing from a stage of tranquility to a ...
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| writing | 6/21/2004 |
Q: I enjoy listning to rock music like Metallica, Yes Queen ,Pink Floyd, Led Zep but i can't write ... A: Sam, You're asking a pretty big question, but I'll try to give you some direction: In general, the ...
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| Song Critique | 6/11/2004 |
Q: I have a few songs I would like to get critiqued I have them in MP3 format do you know where I can ... A: Don, Thank you for your question. The fact that you are aware of the value of objective critique ...
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| Composition | 5/23/2004 |
Q: well, I am trying to write a requiem, somewhat like Rutter's requiem, which I really liked the style ... A: Howard, Thanks for your question. Both my wife and I have directed church choirs. Since you ...
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| range | 5/6/2004 |
Q: how to know that i am a bass,baritone or middle tenor or tenor?...i know there's a way to try by ... A: Jack, You can check against an instrument but you still have to have a knowledgeable person tell ...
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| range things | 5/5/2004 |
Q: your answer is damn fast, i have to say...thanks! as a guy, i can sing songs performed by female ... A: elrohir, There is usually some overlap of male and female ranges. When you are sing, whether it's ...
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| everyone has their own range of voice? | 5/5/2004 |
Q: .i like to sing so much,but i have a problem, and i don't understand it.. for example,i sing 'if ... A: Elrohir, Thanks for your question. Yes, everyone has their own range, and any song you sing must ...
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| singing | 4/29/2004 |
Q: im searching for a practise method that is best suited for a beginning vocalist. The last 2 years ... A: Dan, Thanks for your question. Singing along with the radio is a good exercise, but you will need ...
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| Degree in Music Comp. | 4/28/2004 |
Q: What kind of jobs could one get after earning a degree in musical composition? Is it hard to find a ... A: Matt, Thank you or your question. Assuming you don't want to teach, there is really no such thing ...
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| music composition in general | 3/29/2004 |
Q: im doing a research paper on music composition, and i need webpages, do you have any ... A: Kristen, Thanks for your question. Since I don;t know exactly what your paper is about, I can;t ...
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| Getting "Midi" plus "words" downloads, free. | 3/25/2004 |
Q: What web sites give "Midi" plus "words" downloads, free? Thanks, Bill A: Bill, I'm not sure if you mean SMF (standars midi files) and separate files for song lyrics, or ...
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| arranging | 3/15/2004 |
Q: can you give me any tips on arranging a song from start to finish. Im finding the right sounds for ... A: Daniel, Arranging is a huge topic, far more than can be summarized in this small space. If you ...
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| pronounciation and posture | 3/3/2004 |
Q: This might be a first for you. First of all I am a beginner. I have played live for bar crowds ... A: Greg, I am familiar with the artists you mention. If it is the nasal quality you dislike, that ...
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| pronounciation and posture | 3/3/2004 |
Q: This might be a first for you. First of all I am a beginner. I have played live for bar crowds ... A: My wife is a vocal instructor and has worked with people who have various types of physical issues. ...
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| I'm interested in creating... | 2/18/2004 |
Q: I'm interested in creating digital pop/experimental music. I don't really play any instrument ... A: Marie: Thanks for your question. I've done a great deal of digital music and worked with many ...
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| using music as metaphor | 2/12/2004 |
Q: I came across this site while doing research on 'musical composition'.I am writing a poem in which I ... A: Marta, Thanks for your question -- interesting topic. Sheila Davis has done a lot of work on music ...
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| Brian Wilson | 2/11/2004 |
Q: Here is some questions to change you. I am having some trouble with some things about BareNaked ... A: Matthew Thank you for your question. In order to answer what you are asking, I would need to have ...
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| songwriting | 2/1/2004 |
Q: I write song lyrics. The problem is I have no experience with music. And I have no one around me ... A: I work with many folks who just write lyrics, and have someone else do the music, and it is a very ...
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| Songwriting | 1/15/2004 |
Q: May I firstly say that I couldn't believe my luck when I found this site. This is just the thing I ... A: Sean, Thanks for your question. You're asking about the essence of good songwriting. A ...
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| key changes and song structure | 1/4/2004 |
Q: chorus,verse or some other part of the song? Also do you know any good books(beyond basic level)on ... A: Mike. Thanks for your question. Key changes usually are most effective in three cases : 1 -- ...
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| Hi !
My name is Xavier... | 1/3/2004 |
Q: My name is Xavier from France, I played the guitar for something like 10 years now and I would like ... A: Xavier, Thak you for your question. You are correct that songwriting is a very different process ...
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