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In this highly anticipated sequel to A Cappella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians hone and master the craft of a cappella arranging-including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate as well as arranging in various musical genres.
List of contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Section 1: Creative Principles
Chapter 1: 10 Steps, Revisited
Chapter 2: The Creative Process
Chapter 3: The Most Important Thing
Section 2: Theoretical Techniques
Chapter 4: Vocal Ranges - an Advanced Understanding
Chapter 5: Counterpoints and Polyphony
Chapter 6: Harmonic Concepts and Techniques
Section 3: Beyond The Ensemble - Specialized Arranging
Chapter 7: Arranging For The Studio
Chapter 8: Live Looping Arranging
Chapter 9: Adapting Arrangements
Chapter 10: Instrumental Idioms and Lyricless Arrangements
Section 4: Arranging In The Style of...
Chapter 11 - The Foundation: The Persuasions, The Nylons, The Bobs
Chapter 12 - The Contemporary Sound: Boyz II Men, Straight No Chaser, Pentatonix
Chapter 13 - Lush Jazz Harmonies: The Four Freshmen, Singers Unlimited, Take 6
Chapter 14 - Around The World: Vocal Sampling, The Swingles, Rajaton, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Section 5: Reimagining Arrangements
Chapter 15: Medleys and Mashups
Chapter 16: Reimagining a Song
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Ten Steps
Appendix 2: Anitra's Dance
Appendix 3: Web links
Thank yous
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By Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell
Summary
In this highly anticipated sequel to A Cappella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians hone and master the craft of a cappella arranging—including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate as well as arranging in various musical genres.
