Full Description
In this highly anticipated sequel to A Cappella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians master the craft of a cappella arranging—including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate, as well as arranging in various musical genres spanning several decades of music.
Since the publication of the original book in 2012, a cappella as a genre has grown enormously. Using conversational yet instructive tone, A Cappella Arranging 2.0: The Next Level picks up where the previous book left off, helping people deepen their a cappella arranging skills. In four parts, the book addresses a variety of topics including:
The creative process
An advanced understanding of vocal ranges
Counterpoint and polyphony
Harmonic concepts and techniques
Arranging for the studio
Live looping arrangements
Instrumental idioms
Arranging in different styles, including world styles
Medleys and mashups
This is the perfect resource for taking a cappella arrangements to the next level.
Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Section 1: Creative Principles
Chapter 1: 10 Steps, Revisited
Chapter 2: The Creative Process
Chapter 3: The Most Important Thing
Section 2: Theoretical Techniques
Chapter 4: Vocal Ranges - an Advanced Understanding
Chapter 5: Counterpoints and Polyphony
Chapter 6: Harmonic Concepts and Techniques
Section 3: Beyond The Ensemble - Specialized Arranging
Chapter 7: Arranging For The Studio
Chapter 8: Live Looping Arranging
Chapter 9: Adapting Arrangements
Chapter 10: Instrumental Idioms and Lyricless Arrangements
Section 4: Arranging In The Style of...
Chapter 11 - The Foundation: The Persuasions, The Nylons, The Bobs
Chapter 12 - The Contemporary Sound: Boyz II Men, Straight No Chaser, Pentatonix
Chapter 13 - Lush Jazz Harmonies: The Four Freshmen, Singers Unlimited, Take 6
Chapter 14 - Around The World: Vocal Sampling, The Swingles, Rajaton, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Section 5: Reimagining Arrangements
Chapter 15: Medleys and Mashups
Chapter 16: Reimagining a Song
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Ten Steps
Appendix 2: Anitra's Dance
Appendix 3: Web links
Thank yous
