Performing and composing ideas
Some of the techniques in the table feature in the song Love of My Life. They can be transferred to other performances and composing, but it is wise to possess an understanding of how each one can change the nature of a song.
| In performance | In composing | |
| Ornamentation | Use ornamentation to decorate the melody and especially in a solo. | Implement ornamentation to showcase variation in the repeating section. |
| Rock instrumentation | Ensure the performance is balanced by adjusting the dynamics on the electric instruments and amps. | Compose a piece using a rock band line-up - vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar and drums. |
| Latin instrumentation | It is useful to be aware of Latin instruments and styles. | Add some Latin percussion, eg congas or a cowbell, to a piece and use syncopated rhythms. |
| Fusion | Taking time to understand the elements of the genres in the ensemble can help the performance sound authentic. | Try combining two different styles of music to create a fusion. |
| Structure | Ensure that the soloists can be heard during instrumental sections by paying attention to the dynamics and balance. | Compose a piece that uses instrumental interludes to create variety and contrast. |
| Ornamentation | |
| In performance | Use ornamentation to decorate the melody and especially in a solo. |
| In composing | Implement ornamentation to showcase variation in the repeating section. |
| Rock instrumentation | |
| In performance | Ensure the performance is balanced by adjusting the dynamics on the electric instruments and amps. |
| In composing | Compose a piece using a rock band line-up - vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar and drums. |
| Latin instrumentation | |
| In performance | It is useful to be aware of Latin instruments and styles. |
| In composing | Add some Latin percussion, eg congas or a cowbell, to a piece and use syncopated rhythms. |
| Fusion | |
| In performance | Taking time to understand the elements of the genres in the ensemble can help the performance sound authentic. |
| In composing | Try combining two different styles of music to create a fusion. |
| Structure | |
| In performance | Ensure that the soloists can be heard during instrumental sections by paying attention to the dynamics and balance. |
| In composing | Compose a piece that uses instrumental interludes to create variety and contrast. |