Episode 008: The 3 Gs of Arranging – How To Easily Arrange for Any Size Band, Part 1

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Outline

Intro – What Happens If We Don’T Arrange? The Blob Of Sound

• Arranging Defined
• The Sonic Spectrum
• The Rhythmic Spectrum

1. Groove

The idea of groove is like the tracks that we ride on. Groove is made up by two elements: the Foundation and the Rhythm.

• Typical ways bands create the groove
• Small band ideas for creating the groove
• Rookie Mistakes when it comes to the groove

2. Glue

The glue is the “middle stuff” that holds the song together. There are two elements that make up the glue:

• The Pad or Constant
• The Lead

• Typical ways bands create the glue
• Small band ideas for creating the glue
• Rookie Mistakes when it comes to the glue

3. Grace

Grace is the extra stuff that adds beauty, tension or other enhancements. It’s not structurally integral to the song, but it’s musically and emotionally important.

• Typical ways bands create the grace
• Small band ideas for creating the grace
• Rookie Mistakes when it comes to the grace

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