British English CC

Folk fusion composition

Rock composition with two sections

Structure and bigger picture ideas

Music

Purpose, style and a musical starting point

Genre specific considerations

Extending a musical idea

Refining and developing musical ideas

This following unit will look at how to extend composition ideas to complete the brief composition

This unit leads on from the composition units in year 10, building on skills gained and applying them to a brief composition

This unit introduces composing to a brief and explores how to generate effective musical starting points. Pupils consider ideas such as melodies, riffs, chord sequences and bass lines, alongside stylistic conventions, before applying these approaches to begin developing their own composition.

Composing to a brief: creative starting points

the organisation of the whole piece into sections

the organisation within melodies and phrases

to ensure the piece is organised and coherent

Why is it important to plan structure when composing?

what will change and what will stay the same

What should a composer consider when creating a new section?

Which of the following is a common structure in pop music?

Starter Quiz

What does “structure” mean in music?