Ebook: 36 Song Arrangement Tips for the Small Recording Studio

ABOUT THIS BOOK 36 Song Arrangement Tips for the Small Recording Studio is a straight-to-the-point compilation of song arrangement techniques that will help you create great song productions. This book has similar content to the author's other book, Song Arrangement for the Small Recording Studio. However, 36 Song Arrangement Tips for the Small Recording Studio is formatted into an easy-to-read, tips-based book that is a perfect companion in the studio for the songwriter, producer or mixing engineer. Included in this book are brand new tips not covered in the author's previous book, and each tip is topped off with a summary of key points and suggestions on how to apply the tips to your own songs.

ARRANGEMENT IS A CRITICAL PART OF THE SONG PRODUCTION PROCESS WHICH IS REGULARLY OVERLOOKED IN LESS PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PRODUCTIONS. For the small studio operator, focusing only on the mix, the recording, or the master is simply not enough if you want to craft great music. Implementing good arrangement techniques can enhance an original composition well beyond its original intentions, creating a song production that can hook your audience and have them coming back for more.

GREAT ARRANGEMENT CAN MASSIVELY IMPROVE A SONG PRODUCTION IN SO MANY WAYS. From refining the structure and improving artist performance, to optimizing repetition and developing the lead elements, the arrangement is a critical key to crafting engaging music. Further refinement can be done by such things as focusing on 'clash detection', 'filling the holes', and visually mapping the dynamic energy flow of a song. These concepts and many more are covered in this book.

COVERS A RANGE OF WELL-KNOWN AND LESSER KNOWN ARRANGEMENT TECHNIQUES. Each tip has an overview, a short and detailed explanation with examples, and all topped off with a brief summary and ideas on how to apply the tip.