Choose one of the following songs and diagram it, showing intro/outro, verses, pre-choruses (if present) choruses, and bridge/“middle eight.” Count the bars in each. Present your work graphically using Prezi, Canva, or a similar platform.  Due: 1/26

• Paul Simon, "50 Ways to Leave your Lover"

• Deep Purple, "Never Before"

• Morgan Wallen, "Whiskey Glasses"

• Kelly Clarkson, "Since U Been Gone"

Choose one of the following songs and diagram it, showing verses, builds, drops, etc. Count the bars and comment on the texture in each section (that is, what sounds are added/omitted). Present your work graphically as in Song Analysis 1. Due 2/2

• Joel Corry, "0800 Heaven" 

• Armin van Buuren, "On and On"

• Steve Aoki, "Motor"

• Richard Durand, "Solar Express" (if you want a challenge)

Metal music tends to be structured around melodic fragments called "riffs" rather than a harmonic sequence. Furthermore, it frequently avoid clear cut verse/chorus forms in favor of free sectional structures based on contrasting riffs. This requires a great deal of sensitivity to the rise and fall of tension (or "tension curve"), which can be managed through timbre, texture, and rhythm (including the overall tempo, or BPM). Choose one of the following songs and track the riffs, assigning each a letter or number. Make notes about what other musical elements contribute to the tension curve. Due 2/9

• Black Sabbath, "Sins of the Father"

• Pentagram, "Relentless"

• Immortal, "One by One"

• Sleep, "Dragonaut"

Artist Profile I: Do some research your favorite artist. Set up a session with Bryan Nicholls in the Smith Library to get assistance in locating at least five sources including 1) an article from a trade publication online (e.g. Vibe, Source, etc.), 2) an album/single review, and 3) an interview on YouTube (etc.). Create a bibliography in Chicago Notes-Bibliography format, post it to your "Studying Music" page of your site, and turn in one of Mr. Nicholl's business cards with his signature on the back. Due 2/16 

Artist Profile II: Make any suggested revisions to the bibliography, and then synthesize the information from your research into a 3-5 minute podcast about the artist that includes 1) an overview of their musical tyle, 2) a reflection on your personal connection to the artist, and 3) references to at least two songs. Record the podcast in BandLab and embed the link to the "Studying Music" page of your site. Due 2/23

Song Analysis 4, I: Using any song of your choice, Analyze the structure, identifying the intro, verses, choruses, etc. If appropriate, substitute builds, drops, and riffs. Create a diagram of the structure and embed it to the "Studying Music" page of your site. Due 2/16

Song Analysis 4, II: Make any suggested revisions to the diagram, and then make observations about any two other elements of music (timbre, texture, rhythm, melody, and harmony), and discuss how these elements 1) help to delineate the structure, and/or 2) help to project the song's meaning. Create an infographic on Prezi, Canva, or any other convenient software to communicate your conclusions, and embed it to the "Studying Music" page of your site. Due 2/23