Compose

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In this section you will find resources to inspire and guide young composers.

Age 6-11

Introduction to Film Music

RCM Sparks Activity Pack - Film Music

Age 12-18

Writing a Song

Lyric Writing

Melody Writing

Backing Music Writing

Songwriting Track Maker

We would like these resources to be available to as many people as possible.

We may be able to help with other formats - please get in touch with the Sparks team to discuss this on sparks@rcm.ac.uk.

To view our resource on creating a song for climate change, please visit the Great Exhibition Road Festival website.

Writing a Solo Piece

RCM Sparks Springboard: Guide to Writing a Solo Piece

Writing a Duo Piece

RCM Sparks Springboard: Guide to Writing a Duo Piece

Instrument Guide for Composers

RCM Sparks Springboard: Instrument Guide for Composers

Building Blocks for Composers

RCM Sparks Springboard: Building Blocks for Composing

Lutoslawski Composition Project

Lutoslawski Composition Project

Accompanying resources

Lutoslawski Composing Materials

Lutoslawski Composing Materials in Bb

Lutoslawski Composing Materials in F

Writing a 12 Bar Blues

RCM Sparks Writing a 12 bar blues

Exploring Leitmotifs

RCM Sparks Exploring Leitmotifs

Compose a story

RCM Sparks Storytelling Activity Pack

PDF: Storytelling object sheet

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