Archive for the ‘arranging’ Category
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battling “that’s a cool chord” syndrome
One of the joys of composition and arrangement is discovering beautiful sounds and placing them in a usable form. I love to sit at the piano and play various combinations of notes, writing down the most unique for later use. However, this activity can lead to “That’s a Cool Chord” Syndrome, or TCCS.
TCCS occurs when [...] -
ten commandments for piano arrangement
Nathan Howe’s Ten Commandments for Piano Arrangement
Some people have asked me for advice on composing and arranging music. This is the first in a series of practical advice columns for musicians.
1. Choose a good original. An arrangement cannot be good if it is based on a bad original. It’s good to [...]