ISCO Specialization 2641.4.1 Lyricist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Lyricist: Lyricists interpret the style of a music piece and write words to accompany the melody. They work together with the music composer.
Essential Skills
- Study Music
- Musical Notation
- Musical Genres
- Music Literature
- Create A Rhyme Scheme Structure
- Match Lyrics To Mood Of Melody
- Copyright Legislation
- Musical Theory
- Write Songs
- Write To A Deadline
Optional Skills
- Record Music
- Transcribe Musical Compositions
- Attend Music Recording Sessions
- Write Musical Scores
- Sing
- Create Musical Forms
- Work With Composers
- Consult With Sound Editor
- Film Music Techniques
- Advise On Music Pedagogy
- Compose Music
- Adapt To Artists' Creative Demands
- Transcribe Ideas Into Musical Notation
Alternative Names
- Lyric Writer
- Libretist
- Lyric Songwriter
- Singer-Lyricist
- Songwriter
- Composer-Lyricist
- Copywriter & Lyricist
