Say your song is based off of a group chords on repeat. Do you have you progression resolve within the loop…
…or outside the loop…
…or does it really matter? Do the two options really make a difference?
While one can argue that they don’t, there is a difference in
motion between the two. When you resolve
within the loop, you have a return to “home” and completion. Think of this like picking up a book, coming
to an ending, and then picking up a new story.
As for when you resolve outside the loop, your momentum is continuous
because the resolution takes place on the start of a new loop. This is like reading a book then ends off
with a “To Be Continued” cliff-hanger to lead into the next book.
Experiment with the two and see which feels right for your
piece.
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Bryan Waring is a graduate of USM's School of Music with a B.M. in Performance – Composition and is now attending Belmont University for a M.M. in Commercial Media – Composition & Arranging.
During his time at USM, he studied violin with Dino Liva and composition with Dr. Daniel Sonenberg, as well as has premiered several pieces during the semiannual Composer's Ensemble concert series. In 2017, Bryan was a writer for the original musical theater work of "Molded By The Flow," directed by Paul Dresher and Rinde Eckert.
Outside of school, Bryan has been involved with writing music for videogame developers at Portland's CI2 Lab, collaborating with the King Tide Party, and studying with Larry Groupé (Straw Dogs) in San Diego.
Now living in Nashville.
Along with composing, Bryan teaches music to children, receiving the Master Teacher Award for his work at ESF Camps; and does audio engineering for live ensembles.
Besides talents in music, Bryan is a team-player in any competitive work environment; equipped with skills in leadership, organization, mathematics, creativity, communication, and managing.
On the side, Bryan has worked as a model for several skilled artists in the New England area. Among his other accomplishments include obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout in April 2013 with a project of building a side parking area with guide rails for Webb Mountain Park in Monroe, CT.
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