STEP 3
 

Stringing together a series of sound effects without any musical aim will produce a mish-mash of aural events that have no relationship to each other.

Try to help the listener find a meaning in the piece or recognise a plan or hear the connection between the 'gestures'. It gives that person a reason to stay listening.

You'll find out how to organize your sounds here.

 

   
   

1. Finding contrasting elements

  2. Placing events in time
  3. Using silence
  4. Releasing tension
  5. Building texture