One of the overlooked parts of arranging is the variety that is in the song. If you are experimenting with form, make sure there is always a place in the music that goes back and keeps the attention of the listener so that they can relate to the music.ħ.Variety. If you are focused on lyrics, this will be the hook that is used during the chorus. The easiest way for a listener to relate to your song from the beginning is to have the right form. Once you get into the studio, you don't want anything to be off by a second, as it will cause the recording to become difficult to lay down.Ħ.Form. However, you want to make sure that your tempos are defined and everyone follows them without missing a beat. Often times, it is assumed that there is a specific tempo and that is it. Make sure that you give some breaks with melodies and change up the harmonies enough to keep it interesting and moving correctly.ĥ.Tempo. This means that you don't want to rush through your song and you don't want to take too much time. More important than all of the melodies and harmonies, is the room that you put in between each.
If you are stuck with creating instrumentation that fits, get into some basic theory concepts to assist you.Ĥ.Spacing. Not only should it be balanced, but it should also include contrasts and similarities in how the music follows what you are trying to say. This is based completely around the ability to organize the instrumentation in the song. Without the right harmonies, or alternative sounds to the melody, it will sound like your song is missing a piece of the puzzle.ģ.Musical arrangement. You want to make sure that there is some good support going into the melody of your song. If you have too much of one and not enough of another, your recording might not sound so great.Ģ.Harmonies.
Is your instrumentation balanced? You should have an even amount of ranges, from low to high. Following are ten tips that you can remember to make sure you have the arrangement correct before you begin recording.ġ.Balance. While recording has allowed for new wonders and expectations to be met with music, there is still the need to do some old fashioned needs to make sure that your songs are worth the extra track. If you are getting ready to step into a studio to record, make sure that you start thinking before you ever put foot close to the microphone.