Composition with Mark Kroos (JamPlay)
Learn to compose acoustic and extreme folk tunes from Mark Kroos.
Get this course and 1,000+ more with All Access
Try 14 days free. Cancel any time.
About this course
Learn to compose acoustic and extreme folk tunes from Mark Kroos.
What you'll learn
- Apply cascading technique to embellish melodies
- Discover methods for writing melodies over existing grooves or accompaniment
- Understand basic song form and how to create cohesive compositions
- Understand how to harmonize melodies in thirds and sixths
- Develop a simple melody into a full arrangement with bass and harmony
Release date: 04/30/2013 • 1h 44m runtime
Sample lessons
Composing from a Melody
Composing from a Melody
Composing from a Melody
Bass and Melody Options
Composing from a Melody
Adding More Flavor
Composing from an Accompaniment
Composing from an Accompaniment
What's included
9 lessons • 3 charts
Series Overview
JamPlay instructor Mark Kroos is about to take you on a composition journey! To get his composing series started, Mark discusses what he'll be covering and what you'll need to have under your belt to be successful in your compositions.
Composing from a Melody
Mark returns to his composition series with the first conceptual lesson in the series. For his first lesson, Mark discusses ways to compose based on a melody. He also discusses ways in which you may come to that melody.
Composing from a Melody
Mark returns to his composition series with the first conceptual lesson in the series. For his first lesson, Mark discusses ways to compose based on a melody. He also discusses ways in which you may come to that melody.
Composing from a Melody
Mark returns to his composition series with the first conceptual lesson in the series. For his first lesson, Mark discusses ways to compose based on a melody. He also discusses ways in which you may come to that melody.
Composing from an Accompaniment
In lesson 2 of this series, Mark discussed composing from a melody. In this lesson, he takes the reverse and discusses ways to compose based off of an accompaniment.
Composing from an Accompaniment
In lesson 2 of this series, Mark discussed composing from a melody. In this lesson, he takes the reverse and discusses ways to compose based off of an accompaniment.
Song Form
Now that Mark has discussed several ways to go about composing from different parts of a tune, it's time to start looking at what form it will take. Using examples from his latest album, Mark Kroos discusses two basic song form ideas.
+ 2 more lessons
Reviews
No reviews yet
Complete this course and be the first to share your experience.
Stop searching. Start improving with All Access.
Try 14 days free. Cancel any time.
