"Five Tips for a successful review of music"
1 Who should write?
Rate can write informative and engaging music from a difficult task. And 'useful if the reviewer is a musician and understands music theory, genres and types of music are reviewed. It 'important to be aware of the auditors, to calculate the target group for the music. My ratings for music teachers who have a deep understanding and targetedThe appreciation of music.
2 What the readers want to know?
The reader of my column is educated, has a deeper understanding of music, including music theory, conducting and music education, and a level of musical knowledge in all genres of music. Players typically want to know about the product. They are looking for new ideas for the presentation of music in concerts and on the football field. You want to add the music, the diversity of its concert series. Readers want to knowcertain things on each piece of music, especially the difficulty and place unusual demands on the various instruments and the appropriateness of the Music for performance.
Here's an example of one of my recent music has had intercourse:
Here we have disseminated 10 minutes of Spanish music taste, which has many types of dynamic shading, and strong lines, texture, and against the thick lines, sympathetic strings. The contrasts of mood are very well done. E 'a number of exciting, rhythmic intensity and skill broadcasts Spain. This exciting musical composition brings a sense of adventure and students can enjoy the once-vibrant rhythms and fiery Spanish.
Another report provides a subtle warning to the reader:
This is a challenging piece that the flutes must be mastered quickly and tonguing the texture of high trumpets and horns are more demanding. The snare drum solos are effective and optimal interaction betweenSections. However, the dynamics are carefully monitored to make this transition. A skilled player xylophone is required in this piece.
The title of the piece should be the composer / arranger, a name of a music publishing house at the top of the review.
3 What is the style of writing?
It 'better to avoid using terms such as "you" "your" and "I" in the review. It is assumed that everything that is written the opinion of the reviewer and if not, howThis declaration must be citations. It 'also helpful if the reviewer avoids the use of cliches and non-specific and generic terms such as "interesting" and compile a list of colorful adjectives are used to describe the music. The words "rich", "charming" and "exciting" are more suited to the word "interesting" Below are some useful descriptive terms for use in musical terms.:
The freshness of the sound, the absence of musical cliches, colorful work, andSound pedal points, the combination of strong and intense ....., percussive splashes of color, a deep woody solo bassoon ... leads to a warm, soft horn quartet choir, a sweet, expressive oboe melody.
Here's another example of one of my latest music reviews:
This piece is delicate expression and excellent for teaching dynamic composition, balance of tone and phrasing. The contrast score makes this piece an excellent choice for programming.
4 HowHow to write a review music
It 'important that the verifier of the type of examination that is expected to be considered by the publisher. For example, the publisher wants a thorough analysis of compositions of one or two or is he / she expects an overview of the seven or eight selections?
The reviewer should listen to each selection, often, to understand and absorb the many layers of sounds and acquire a deeper understanding of music. Under the detailed notes on what stands outin music can be very useful. Write a critique of music is a creative process based on individual opinion and personal tastes of the reviewers. The auditor should be able to develop appropriate and useful musical compositions, to recommend to the reader.
The reviewer is not expert in all music styles and genres. For example, a band director does not feel comfortable or confident control of chamber music or orchestral music. In this case, it may be useful, an expert onwrite in a specific area (string), checking for a particular column. Perhaps the reviewer provide a review of the auditor guests can check six or seven other pieces. This supports the auditors and provides positive exposure and visibility for the reviewer guests, and ensures that the reader to get the maximum benefit from the evaluations.
And 'of fundamental importance to the positive aspects of the music that is currently under stress. It is a wise policy to select only a revisionPieces, the reviewer may recommend to the readers. Often, what can be said in the review, a very subtle warning to the reader, such as:
A total of seven percussionists are required and the sound, which is the percussion section should be considered carefully so as not to overwhelm the winds
If a teacher has only two drummers as a whole, I doubt that he / she would consider, in this piece.
If a review determines that the pitch (field) of the trumpetshigh in the course of the piece, then the music teacher is to choose this piece if you have a very strong horn section.
The statement that the bundle has a long solo, without specifying that the instrument is not marked is not useful to the reader. It should be noted that the bassoon solo for tenor sax and the baritone are marked. Most bands have one or no coverage bassoons and other instruments, this instrument in his absence.
Here's another example from aArticle by:
Sharp, precise spark off necessary for this march, and particular attention should be paid to the dynamic contrasts between mf ff, ff, and be suitable for S. The wood must play diatonic and chromatic scales on a bright all-time short.
Music is a very personal and subjective opinion of the writer can be very helpful to the reader. But playing every opinion needs a framework for assistance. The writer must make meaning through statementson his / her opinions. Written comments must be guaranteed with a sense of musical events and musical understanding.
5 Where can I find the music to review?
Start compiling a list of the top music publishers, the type of music that you publish to the exam. Contact us by phone or e-mail and ask for the sample scores and CDs. Today, most of the printed music available to listeners online - just type the name of the composition and its composer / arranger andfind the publisher, a music outlet, or on YouTube. Some publishers will send dozens of PDF files for review. It 'important to note that there are many small publishers who produce high quality material for schools and for the opportunity to have their votes jump music.
It 'makes sense to ask an expert music teacher and successful, to pieces that she and her students love to recommend to play.
Concluding points
Use acatchy title or description to capture and unify the attention of the reader of the magazine. Here are some "catchy" songs that have been proposed by my fellow musicians: Keeping Score, What is the result?, Visa, Vince, Vince variations, Verdict Vince, notes Mr. It All, experts corner instrumental track, Music Mavin, note value, shades and Sordino Without Full Score. Avoid using slang or colloquial expressions such as:. The man, who was a piece of music groove! "Incredible to say that theAt least! "" You can really enjoy listening to this piece " Set of local editorial read a review and edit before sending. Read many reviews to have a sense of style and content. To learn more about how to improve your writing and how to make the presentation. Send a thank you letter (or e-mail) to the person or persons who provided the music for the reviews, together with a copy of the magazine.
Another contribution of a recent assessment:
This dramatic piece creates an intense, rhythmic, driving, angularThe sound is quite contemporary;. The brass and percussion sounding rich and clear and precise to dominate the whole scene, as the main theme is slightly more developed. This composition will open a good concert.
The best way to learn to write music reviews is to examine what has been written for various music magazines, in print and online. Write, analyze, circle the adjectives, note the positive comments, that is the style of the writer, and Just!
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