Transcribe, transcribe, transcribe.

I opened this thread a couple of weeks ago https://redbanned.com/threads/batman-simulator-ride-transcription.941/

 

I don't see a score only an mp3. Am I looking in the wrong place?

 

It’s says it’s no longer available ): at least for me.

 

I am totally new and have never transcribe. What is a good way to begin with it?

 

Listen to something and then try to play it.

If you want to start simple go with a nursery rhyme, you don't even need to find a recording, you can sing it.

 

Thanks David. I am going to try that.

 

nursery rhymes are great as mentioned by David. Or try pop songs which you like.
I think the biggest thing when it comes to transcribing is being motivated to transcribe. So pick something what you like. It doesn't have to be a whole song, maybe just a few bars.

 

Good tip Michael. I am wondering if one day I can transcribe orchestral score. But probably this will take years of years to study. I have a music from Toshio Hosokawa Circulating ocean. There is one broken harp chord I also like to transcribe. But I have to start with simple things.

 

No, this isn't true.

I started transcribing the Lord of the Rings score with relatively little "study" on orchestral instruments. It's not a terribly complex score; you just have to dive in. Goldsmith scores are a great start. You'll suck at first, but as you start figuring things out you become more able to predict what a composer is doing even if you can't hear it perfectly. Starting simple is good, but don't let it deter you. It's exhausting, but immensely, immensely helpful.

A great exercise I've done in the past for guitar-related phrasing and inflection was transcribing vocalists I liked. This video is old and rough, but still gets the point across:

 

Transcribe, transcribe, transcribe.This phrase encapsulates the repetitive yet crucial task of converting spoken words into written text. Whether it's for interviews, meetings, or research, transcription ensures accurate documentation and facilitates comprehension. Each repetition emphasizes the significance of this process in preserving information and enabling accessibility. Through meticulous transcription, we capture nuances, preserve dialogue, and enhance communication, fostering understanding and knowledge dissemination.