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Composing a television signature theme

Composing a television signature theme
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  • Title: Composing a television signature theme
  • Duration: 05:31
  • Description: The process of composing a television signature theme is explained starting from a meeting with the producer of the television programme to the final product. The signature theme from “Eastenders” and “Live and Kickin’” are used to explain that two of the most important aspects of composing a signature tune are melody, groove and quirky gimmicks.
  • Subject: Music   Topic: Contemporary Music
  • Keywords: theme, melody, tune, rhythm, string quartet, quintet, 12 bar blues, major, minor, folk

Ideas for use in class

  • Use to introduce composing a signature theme to a group of students.

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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 4x3

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