How To Arrange Contemporary A Cappella (Pentatonix, Home Free, Voice Play)
Video Overview & Insights
In this video, I walk you through my process of arranging a cappella tunes and hopefully give you some tips that you can implement in your own writing process.
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If you would like to purchase the (award winning) arrangement of Copacabana, click this link:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/copacabana-at-the-copa-22929257.html
The 10-Step Arranging Process:
1. Choose a song (2:43)
2. Listen extensively (4:11)
3. Research other arrangements (5:10)
4. Decide on form (7:15)
5. Prepare materials (8:49)
6. Write the melody (10:28)
7. Write the bassline (11:12)
8. Write background vocals (12:47)
9. Final touches (17:28)
10. Record and rehearse (18:57)
To see the full performance of Copacabana (the award winning arrangement)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVP7MVxunfA
Very good introductory instructional video
For a custom arrangement or workshop with me, please reach out at alex@alexpoolecomposer.com
If you are interested in picking up the book 'A Cappella Arranging' follow this link:
even though I have no experience whatsoever with music or instruments. I wanted to do this and I only had my mouth and a pretty good ear. This video was what I was missing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1458416577?keywords=a%20cappella%20arranging&qid=1454344543&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
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what an amazing video!!! exactly what i needed to get started! i was worried i wouldn’t be able to find resources, but this is a lifesaverrrr
@kelpykelpyThis is great! Thanks so much!
@jaymichambless1173Interestingly, this is pretty much the exact same approach I take when writing trombone ensemble arrangements (aside from lyrics and vocal percussion of course)
@RobZ300there is a song i absolutely need as an acapella (with like all the instruments imitated with the mouth) but no one had acapella-covered it so i was like, maybe i could make it by myself.. but if i look for acapellas its because i am a muslim, meaning that i cant listen to instrumental music so thats how i ended up here. The quality of the video is fabulous !! But when I heard that you gotta listen to the song several times b4 arranging it, i knew it was impossible for me to make my own acapella cover 😭 im stuck right now
@FouiAnimationsit's diabolical that this video doesn't have more views. there should be more step by steps like this!
@itsSuzucaThis tutorial was so helpful, it's exactly what I was looking for!
@安團長Can you make a video singing chords in solfège or chord progressions - inversions in solfège
@FlowerBoyHIf Straight No Chaser does a certain country song featuring the bass... you'll know this video helped!
@lukebobrobinson9988thank youuu for this!
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