Help in composing music for spa or relaxation?
What are the important elements of harmony, rhythm and orchestration in composing relaxation or spa music?
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Howard F. answered • 05/28/20
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Slow tempo, with sounds associated with breath or breathing, such as flute, shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute), oboe, english horn, and perhaps, clarinet or soprano/alto saxophone. Nothing harsh, everything soft and mellow sounding. Simple harmonies, with slow changes in harmony. Warm string sounds for chordal accompaniment. For percussion, light wind chimes, soft Tibetan bowls, finger cymbals, perhaps a little light tambourine. Nothing heavy, sharp, sudden or loud. Everything changing gradually.
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Bill B.
less is always more. sustaining cello/viola sounds would work. sax, flute, or possibly clarinet sounds might work. percussion should be mixed back, not in your face, again less is more here.. lower note tom drums, bass drum, floor tom, other conga or African drum sound might work, minimal cymbals and snare drum sounds. Chimes would work. Of course Grand Piano sounds are good.. slower to moderate tempos.. nothing too busy with fast solo's.. slow moving solos over the top of the rhythm and backing chords/parts. drifting sounds. the ocean. water running in a creek.. no need for overdrive guitar, acoustic classical nylon guitar sound would be nice, or acoustic 12 string guitar sound also. subliminal.06/07/19