Hello and welcome. In today's episode.
I'll be approaching a question that will always be open for
debate as each and every one of us listens to and thinks about
music differently. Nonetheless, all boils down to a
musician's ability of hearing sounds in its head.
And the question is, where do musical ideas come from.
This shouldn't be anything. Change.
If you think that a Jeff imagines tastes and Aromas or
that painters imagine in terms of color and light.
Musicians just happened to imagine sounds in the case of
music, This is called out the Asian a term coined by Edwin
Garden. The music that we hear in our
heads may be triggered by all sorts of cues that may occur
while listening to music improvising composing or while
walking in the park, even if any music is present.
In the background, disability is not the same as being able to
understand music, on a theoretical level.
This is a cognitive process by which the brain gives, meaning
to sounds while arranging them in a musical way.
There are several types of stages of how d--ation, and you
can learn more about it by following the link in the
description. This ability is dependent of a
knowledge base that we as individuals acquire from being
exposed to all Sorts of musical contexts.
In this process. We develop personal preferences
and tendencies that will inform the way we listen, compose, or
perform music, in some, we Audi A8, the tonal and rhythmic
patterns that have been acquired throughout our experiences with
music and use it in combinations that we hear in our heads.
Because of this ability, we can also predict what will come next
based on our familiarity with the tone of Oil and rhythmic
conventions of the music being heard as mentioned.
This process is unique to each individual.
That draws from its personal and artistic experiences, aesthetic.
Inclinations, cultural background and upbringing in
that sense. We can say that each musical
piece is potentially unique and special.
With all that said, music isn't something random or mystical
that happens in our heads and is therefore Are Beyond
understanding. We all have our experiences with
it? And for the most part, it is
something that you can learn more about, learn how it works.
And more importantly, learn how you want it to work.
Hopefully it will help you to better translate what you are
hearing in your head. This is the reason why you
should study music theory so you can make sense of what you are
hearing and show the world your vision of how music could sound
your music. So what are some of the ways we
can bring forth the music in us? Here are some suggestions.
Number one, make a song that somehow follows ideas of
pre-existing work, as seen we get our musical references by
living and breathing music. That isn't necessarily H.
It is how we combine these musical ideas.
That makes a sound unique and this is how our brains work.
So there is no reason why you should dismiss this approach on.
Basis of not being original. Once you start changing some
musical elements of a given song to your liking.
You will see that in no time. You will end up with something
very different and more personal.
It is your interpretation of music that you are exploring and
doing. So, in the back of all the
previous musicians before you use your musical Heritage as the
stepping stone for your compositions, and number two
planning, your music. This is a way of finding some
sense of where you want to go while trying to convey a message
and idea or feeling this will help you to organize your
thoughts and give direction or purpose to your musical
Endeavors. This is your guideline to
choosing, how a chord progression or melodic line
should sound and feel the tempo of the song more or less, busy
rhythmic parts and so on again, and to think the same horn
developing your own a static by being.
Exposed to all sorts of musical context is very important as it
will also help you decide which ideas to pursue number three,
creating a Melody. Over an existing chord
progression. Pick a chord progression that
you are especially fond off and try to compose or improvised
your own Melodies over it by singing or playing in your
instrument after a while. I'm sure you will come up with
something unique number four. Or re harmonize and existing
malady, you can also do the opposite of what I previously
mentioned. Jazz.
Musicians do this all the time with jazz standards more often
than not. These reharmonization steak
often. Give way to whole new musical
worlds. If you wish, once you have new
cards, do the same as mentioned previously and create your own
unique Melody. On top of these new cards, these
last two suggestions can work well with any Element of music.
You pick up start with a rough transcription, of what you think
is happening in a given song or something that moves you and
then start adding Your Personal Touch.
Look at it as if you were trying to improve or in other words,
try to remake the musical parts. As you would like to hear them.
Number five, listening to other musical genres.
This is a good way of getting out of your comfort zone in,
what concerns to your music listening habits.
It's there is always something good to take away.
If you care to take a look at it, not to mention that you will
be increasing your musical. Vocabulary final tip.
Learn music theory, learn about how Music Works, how you can
recreate that musical effect and why it sounds the way.
It does. Also take the time to figure out
what works best for you. In terms of the process of
music, composition of how you can better organize, the
knowledge, you have accumulated. It and most importantly the most
effective way to use it. And with all that said, remember
that these are all suggestions that may help you to bring forth
the music in you, as always experiment as much as possible
as learning music is a process of self-discovery as well.
Now that you know where music comes from, it is time to start
your next song. It's all for now, and I'll see
you on the next episodes. Happy composing.