Course Information

Course Name	Turkish	Şarkı Yazımı
	English	Songwriting
Course Code	MYE 5018E	Credit	Lecture (hour/week)	Recitation (hour/week)	Laboratory (hour/week)
Semester	-	3	3	-	-
Course Language		English
Course Coordinator		Eray Altınbüken
Course Objectives		To make an analytical and critical deep look into the songwriting tradition that started early in the 20th century and produced songs which stood the test of the times since they are still vaguely used today, with additional material being contributed by contemporary songwriters, 2. To explore the changes in songwriting styles through the 20th century and beyond, to analyse those changes via examples, and to use the outcomes of those studies for new creations 3. To shade light to new generation songwriters in their efforts to write new songs 4. To equip young songwriters with esthetic values to assist them with styles and trends to come
Course Description		The study of form, harmony and melodic writing techniques required for popular music songwriting, analysis of these using examples, accompanied by songwriting practice and exercises
Course Outcomes		Graduate students who successfully pass this course gain the following knowledge, skills and competencies: 1. Competency of recognizing present day values in the field of songwriting 2. Ability to draw on the styles of the national and international contemporary songwriters 3. Ability to create original and innovative works in this field 4. Knowledge and ability of producing works that are valid in various popular music styles of the day
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Required Facilities		Personal computer
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Textbook		Brackett, David, 2009, The Pop, Rock and Soul Reader: Histories and Debates, New York: Oxford University Press, Braheny, John, 2006, The Craft and Business of Songwriting: A Practical Guide to Creating and Marketing Artistically and Commercially Succesful Songs, Cincinnati: Writer’s Digest Books, Pattıson, Pat, 2009, Writing Better Lyrics: The Essential Guide to Powerful Songwriting, Cincinnati: Writer’s Digest Books, Rooksby, Rikky, 2000, How to Write Songs on Guitar, London: Balafon Books, Wılder, Alec, 1972, American Popular Song (1900-1950) – The Great Innovators Oxford University Press,
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