Songwriting 1

SW-211

Basic songwriting techniques. Students will develop a strong sense of form, melody, harmony, bass line development, and rhythm. Introduction to lyric considerations. Projects, in lead sheet format, will cover a variety of styles. Note: It is recommended that students take SW-221 in conjunction with this course.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
HR-112
Required Of
SONG majors
Electable By
All
Major Elective for
Contemporary Writing and Production
Music Therapy
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
SONG
Course Chair
Bonnie Hayes
Taught By
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