World Music Composition 2
Composition Brief Compose a piece of fusion music based on a traditional Celtic folk tune combining elements of traditional Celtic folk music and Western popular music Your piece should feature at least three of the following: Use of some traditional instruments Use of the scotch snap rhythm Ornamented versions of melodies Call and response
Plan Chord sequences – mostly one chord to a bar Pick a tune Structure Instrumentation At least 2 melody instruments At least 1 harmony/backing instrument Bass guitar Drum kit Chord sequences – mostly one chord to a bar
Structure Verse-Chorus Intro Verses & Choruses in some order Middle Eight / Instrumental break Outro
Ornamented Melodies How would you describe the texture if we put an ornamented melody on top of the original?
Composing time