I am currently writing my philosophy of education, and my methods teacher is allowing us to present it in various ways (Gardner's Theory of multiple intelligences). I chose to compose a song with lyrics. Music means so much to me, and I hope my students will gain an appreciation for music because of my sincere passion. Contrary to popular belief, writing a song takes alot of work and time. I cannot simply imprint a melody on paper and expect it to blend with the lyrics I have written. It takes hours to work out the timing, rhythm, harmony, and then even more time to practice it for a musical performance.
Musical composition entails patience, dedication, independence, and perseverance, all learning skills that imperative for students to acquire. Understanding the note values and matching them with syllables in the lyrics can be a daunting task, but the victorious feeling acquired when all is complete is worth the hard work and practice put into composing a personally-relevant piece of music.
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Wow, thats such a great idea! I'd love to read your lyrics some day!
I totally agree! Music composition takes a lot of work, but it is so rewarding to do. I hope to give my students the opportunity to compose.
There are many ways to go about it too. One way is having knowledge of music theory and developing a good ear. Another way is to simply allow yourself to be open to creativity. For example, whistling a tune off the top of your head and letting it flow.
Thank you for writing this blog :)
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