Syllabus - Arrangemnt

DAY 1.Introduction to programming and arrangement

1. Definition of programming and arrangement
2. The role of programming and arrangement
3. The importance of a good programming and arrangement

2. Programmingfundamentals/7Building Blocks Of Modern Music

1. ·Melody
2. ·Counter
3. ·Harmony
4. ·Rhythm
5. ·Vocal
6. ·Bassline
7. ·Effects

3. DAW introduction/Basic Practice

1. ·Workspace
2. ·Shortcuts
3. ·Editing – Tools

4. Production Theory/Approaches/Strategies

1. ·Three Ground Layer Of Music
2. ·Panning Triangle
3. ·Frequency Spectrum

5. Rhythm Theory and Development

1. ·Language of music
2. ·Sound Selection
3. ·Finding The Groove
4. ·Uniformity and Variety
5. ·Doubling
6. ·Creative

6. Harmonic Development

1. ·Block chords
2. ·Broken chords
3. ·Phrases
4. ·Pedal Points
5. ·Ostinato
6. Sustaining Vs Moving

7. Bassline

1. ·Introduction /Concept
2. ·Development
3. ·Assignment

8. Workflow

1. ·Pre Production/Paper Work
2. ·DAW Setup
3. ·Dummy Processing
4. ·3 Ways to start composing
5. ·Programming Workflow
6. ·Composing Melodies
7. ·Composing Beats
8. ·Composing Harmonies
9. ·Composing Bassline
10. ·Arrangement

9. Recording

1. ·Recording

10. Exporting

1. ·Exporting

Bonus -

Cubase Shortcuts

1. Spacebar: Play/Pause
2. Esc: Stop
3. Ctrl + Shift + A: Activate/Deactivate all tracks
4. Ctrl + Shift + R: Record
5. Ctrl + Shift + S: Save project
6. Ctrl + Z: Undo
7. Ctrl + Shift + Z: Redo
8. Ctrl + C: Copy
9. Ctrl + V: Paste
10. Ctrl + X: Cut
11. Ctrl + Alt + Left/Right arrow: Move to previous/next marker
12. Ctrl + Alt + Up/Down arrow: Move to previous/next section
13. Ctrl + Alt + Page Up/Page Down: Move to previous/next project tab
14. Ctrl + Alt + Home/End: Move to first/last project tab

Please note that these shortcuts may vary depending on your operating system and the version of Cubase you are using. It's always a good idea to consult the Cubase manual or online help for a complete and up-to-date list of keyboard shortcuts.