Introduction to arrangement

For the sake of understanding what arranging is, let’s talk about music arrangements from a historical standpoint so we understand it in detail, following the principle that perfect practice makes perfect!

History of arrangement

The history of music arrangement or arranging spans many centuries and involves a range of genres and styles. From a basic view, arranging is the science of putting your music pieces together to create a full song or instrumental piece. As a meta point, arranging can also be described as how you arrange your individual sounds into cohesive loops or progressions. This includes everything from your drum arrangements and your chord arrangements to the entire song in the end. By examining the arrangements of influential artists and composers from various eras, we can learn more about the methods and approaches used to compose memorable and powerful musical compositions. This historical analysis can also reveal the cultural...