Assignment #8
  1. 1
    Write in a mode other than Ionian or Aeolian
  2. 2
    Use the rhythm of a vocal refrain to influence the rhythm of the instruments.
  3. 3
    Include at least two alliteration groupings of three [for instance: "bad backyard barbecue"]
  • Due Aug 2, 2020
  • 7 Submissions
  • Created by Carseat

Discussion

  • 4 Comments
Ryan July 23, 2020 11:27am

I am having a good time with this one so far. I have… no real idea what’s going to come out of it. But this is super interesting.

nick July 23, 2020 9:58am

Garlic Aeolian

Ryan July 23, 2020 11:26am

lmao

Ben August 4, 2020 2:53pm

Aioli is to Mayonnaise as Aeolian is to Pure Minor

Other Assignments

Assignment #21
  1. 1
    Choose a chord progression with no more than four chords in it and never deviate.
  2. 2
    Create three distinct song sections by focusing mostly on melody.
  3. 3
    No hiding! No effects other than EQ and compression.
Assignment #20
  1. 1
    Base your song off of a dream you’ve had—recurring or otherwise.
  2. 2
    Feature two interweaving musical elements.
  3. 3
    Involve your subconscious by including some amount of improvisation in your recording.
Assignment #19
  1. 1
    Set your song at a motel during a meteor shower.
  2. 2
    Feature a “cascading” melody.
  3. 3
    During your process, spend some time outside at night alone.