MUID 3705 - Cont Sngwrting/Prod Techniques

Credit Hours: (3)

Description: Develop creative and critical techniques in songwriting; analysis of popular styles and techniques are discussed; basic music techniques, theory, performance practices, production techniques, poetry, and music history are used. The influence of mass media and technology (printing, recording, radio, video, Internet) are examined; listening, lyrical analysis, musical analysis, and history are included. Eight categories are discussed: lyrics, melody, harmony, rhythm, production, form, dynamics and instrumentation. NOTE: this course does not fulfill the requirements for the Music Industry major (B.M.) or the Music Business or Recording Technology concentrations.