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Arranging 1: Rhythm Section
Course Authors: Suzanne Dean
Course Preview
Arranging 1: Rhythm Section explores all aspects of writing and arranging for the rhythm section. Part of Berklee's required core curriculum, Arranging 1: Rhythm Section will teach you how to write for the rhythm section (drums, bass, guitar, and keyboards) and create killer arrangements that really groove. This course directs you on everything you'll need to create an effective arrangement; including rhythm section notation, adaptation of the melody and chords, intro's and endings, articulations and dynamics, and how to create an emotional contour throughout the arrangement. Essential learning for anyone interested in arranging music for a band, you'll discover how to pick and choose the techniques that work best for you, and how to put them all together in a way that will get everyone moving!
By the end of this course, you will:
- Know the parts of a song and be able to analyze a lead sheet
- Understand drum notation
- Understand bass notation in Swing, Bossa Nova, Samba, Latin, Pop/Rock and Funk styles
- Understand guitar and keyboard notation
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Course Info 
| - | For-credit tuition: $1,195 |
| - | Non-credit tuition: $995 |
| - | Credits: 3 |
| - | Duration: 12 weeks |
| - | Catalog #: BME-130 |
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Suzanne Dean Assistant professor in the contemporary writing and production departments at Berklee. |
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Sarah Brindell Assistant Professor Sarah Brindell is an arranger, composer, songwriter, vocalist, and keyboardist. Her third independent album, "Dreaming Shoes," will be released in fall of 2009. She is currently finishing an MFA in Music Education online from Boston University. She also teaches arranging and songwriting courses on campus at Berklee College of Music. To learn more about Sarah Brindell, including her concert schedule, visit www.sarahbrindell.com. |
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Dan Moretti Professor in the Contemporary Writing and Production department at Berklee College of Music. |
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