Three Stylistic Introductions:
- Dear reader, you’re scanning the numerous words and letters and grasping the essence—that means you’re reading. Today, the secret of writing music will be revealed to you. We’ll dive into the world of various musical composition styles. So, join me in exploring this incredibly beautiful world.
- Hey, I noticed you’ve started reading. Wow, that’s something. Someone’s about to get smart. Okay, jokes aside. In this post, I’ll try to tell you a simple and clear way to define your musical style. After reading it (if you have the energy, of course—it’s about 500 characters long!!!), you’ll understand how you can compose songs in your chosen style. Get ready to rack your brain—it’ll come in handy.
- Can music exist separately from its composer? I’m inclined to answer no. You might disagree with me, and that would be true. However, I must insist on my opinion and convey my understanding of this matter. After all, each person has their own language of communication. It is unique. A voice cannot exist without its speaker. For us, a composer’s voice is their style, so I ask you to sit back and consider the article below.
Above, three variants of style (the author’s distinctive manner of communication through their work) were proposed between a writer and a reader. I could have started with the first, second, or third example, but I don’t feel drawn to either style.
I’ll explain why.
The first variant was written either for a child or for an uninitiated person. The words “secret,” “will be revealed,” “we will immerse ourselves,” “extraordinary,” and “world” were used. All these words suggest an author who enjoys creating a fairy tale for the reader, appealing to their imagination. Definitely not my style.
I don’t like the second option from the start, since the writer addresses the reader informally, like a good acquaintance or friend. I often see this kind of appeal in books, and people send something similar via email, etc. I don’t like it when strangers address me informally, even through advertisements or books, so I don’t allow myself to use this pronoun in articles, when communicating with students, or in high society. Moreover, the author’s style allows for ridicule of the reader, which I also don’t do, even for entertainment or humor.
The third option appeals to me, as the author’s style of showing respect inspires calm and trust. However, I don’t like his insistence on proving his point. We all have our own opinions on any topic. I like to listen to people, even if their point of view doesn’t coincide with mine. I don’t want to, and I won’t, try to prove, force, or demand that anyone understand my different point of view. I respect people for their opinions.
Let me say again: I wouldn’t have chosen either introduction. I’d rather have figured out how to connect seemingly disparate points, the meaning of which can be understood through the lens of the main theme. Without further ado, let’s get to the point.
We’ve looked at how writers structure their style and how they convey their ideas to the reader. They may frequently use the same words, they may choose provocative sentences and statements, but the core theme remains the same in all styles: the repetition of words used in the text.
Music is composed in the same way.
To be continued…
