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Resources for composing and writing your own music

Hip-hop and RnB

Learn about how you create your own hip-hop music using characteristics such as rapping, samples, programmed beats and DJing
Hip Hop, RnB & Dancehall on 大象传媒 Sounds

Be inspired by Hip Hop, RnB and Dancehall programmes available on 大象传媒 Sounds
Sampling

Discover how DJ and singer-songwriter Moby has written popular dance music tracks which sample music from other songs.

Composing the World Around You

We chat to top music-makers on finding inspiration, getting your music heard and dealing with writer鈥檚 block and self-doubt.
Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending

Molly Rainford talks about why Vaughan Williams wrote for the violin and how he found inspiration in the world around him.
Composers鈥� Rooms: Chris Watson

Sara Mohr-Pietsch meets sound-recordist Chris Watson in Kielder Forest, Northumberland
Found Sounds

Music doesn鈥檛 always need to be created using instruments. Many people use found sounds to make music. Find out how you can create music using sounds from the world around you.

Writing for ... the viola

大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales' Laura Sinnerton answers 5 questions about the viola and gives advice on writing for the instrument.
What is the alto clef?

If you're thinking of writing for viola and the alto clef is new to you, here is a quick guide to learning the notes.
Composer of the week: Rebecca Clarke

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of viola player and composer Rebecca Clarke

Writing for ... the cello

大象传媒 Concert Orchestra's Ben Rogerson answers 5 questions about the cello and gives advice on writing for the instrument.
'Postcard for Magdelan' by Errollyn Wallen

Be inspired by 'Postcard for Magdalena' composed by Errollyn Wallen, performed by Miwa Rosso (cello) as part of Radio 3's Postcards from Composers
Composers' Rooms: Errollyn Wallen

Sara Mohr-Pietsch visits Errollyn's composing studio in Trinity Laban Conservatoire

Writing for ... mezzo soprano

大象传媒 Singers' Ellie Minney answers 5 questions about being a mezzo soprao and gives advice on writing for the voice type..
How to write a song

Learn about the building blocks of a song
Sonority - voices

Find out more about voices and their timbre or sonority (the colour, character or quality of sound it produces).
Writing lyrics

Getting started in your own lyrics for a melody

Writing for ... the bassoon

大象传媒 Concert Orchestra's John McDougall answers 5 questions about the bassoon and gives advice on writing for the instrument.
Sonority - woodwind

Find out more about woodwind instruments and their timbre or sonority (the colour, character or quality of sound it produces).
This Classical Life: Jess Gillam with 鈥� Amy Harman

Jess Gillam and bassoonist Amy Harman chat about the music they love, from Bernstein's Candide Overture to music by Vivaldi, Miles Davis and Caroline Shaw.

Writing for ... the violin

大象传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchesta's Laura Samuel answers 5 questions about the violin and gives advice on writing for the instrument.
'Veiled Light' by Daniel Kidane

Be inspired by 'Veiled Light' composed by Daniel Kidane, performed by Molly Cockburn (violin) as part of Radio 3's Postcards from Composers
Sonority - strings

Find out more about string instruments and their timbre or sonority (the colour, character or quality of sound it produces).

鈥榦cean shadows on turqoise reflection鈥� by Belle Chen

Be inspired by 鈥榦cean shadows on turqoise reflection鈥� composed by Belle Chen, performed by Paul Patrick (marimba) as part of Radio 3's Postcards from Composers
Percussion, drums and beats

Find out how a beat is put together on a drum kit and how to notate for it.
This Classical Life: Jess Gillam with... Belle Chen

Jess Gillam presents her new show, with the former 大象传媒 Introducing pianist and sound artist Belle Chen
Sonority - percussion

Find out more about percussion instruments and their timbre or sonority (the colour, character or quality of sound it produces).

Music Planet

Discover the world with music. Join local experts for a sonic journey around the globe.
This Classical Life

Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too. Music, eclectic playlists and chat, with a new guest every week.
Composer of the week

大象传媒 Radio 3's Composer Of The Week is a guide to composers and their music.
大象传媒 Music Introducing Mixtape

An hour of fresh new tunes from 大象传媒 Music Introducing handpicked by Tom Robinson each week in the early hours of Monday morning.
In Tune Mixtape

In Tune's Classical Music Mixtape: an imaginative, eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises thrown in for good measure.
Unclassified

Elizabeth Alker with music by an exciting new generation of unclassified composers and performers, breaking free of the constraints of practice rooms and concert halls.
New Music Show

The best and latest in cutting-edge and experimental new music. Kate Molleson and Tom Service present exclusive recordings, new releases, composer interviews and features from around the UK, Europe and across the world.
Postcards from Composers

Culture in Quarantine: new 30-second works for solo instrumentalists by UK-based composers.