Arranging a Song With HN2
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Get a first overview of how to start a song with HN2 and the basics of populating song sections with phrases and harmony.
How to compose and arrange a song or other musical work
Get a first overview of how to start a song with HN2 and the basics of populating song sections with phrases and harmony.
Get inspired by how figures can be transformed, copied, duplicated, transposed, stretched, reversed, scrolled with Synfire and more.
Excerpt of an in-depth lecture showing how Synfire helps a composer shape orchestral drafts with ease and fun. The techniques work for all styles that predominantly build on melodies.
This example is a demo showing how only a few short phrases can make up a dense and lively "hand made" texture that can make a great foundation for a song or soundtrack.
Unsurprisingly, this example is about simple input vs. organic output again.
Learn how to use containers to structure a song by altering harmony and phrases temporarily.
Watch how the root container of a new arrangement is being built. The root container will serve as the foundation for a song (continued in part 2).
This is a list of links to songwriting and composition resources on the net.
Learn how to build up a cinematic piano theme step by step from easy to play phrase overdubs. Even if you are not good at playing the keyboard, using Synfire, this is simple and fun.
Be warned: This is an outdated video showing a very old version of Synfire. While the examples may possibly inspire you, there is a new and easier workflow explained in the current Import Tutorial.
The orchestral music example may not appeal to everyone, however, you should keep in mind this can be done the same way with R&B, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pop, Dubstep, Trance and any other style.
