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the way that notes combine to create chords and the way that these chords are used

how often the chords change in a chord progression

chord V, which often resolves to chord I (the tonic)

when the bass note stays the same, with the chords/harmony changing above

Listen to this minuet and trio.

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First phrase

Second phrase

Minuet

Trio

What interesting harmonic feature can you spot?

Listen to the end of the trio, then the start of the final section.

Task A audio

Creating harmonic variety

Music

Using repetition and contrast in a section

Creating contrasting sections

Melodic development

Developing texture

Pupils analyse exemplar compositions to understand how repetition, contrast, texture and harmony are used effectively. They develop compositional understanding by exploring how musical ideas are varied, structured and developed across sections.

Composition exemplars: creating a varied composition

The first note of a major or minor scale is called the ...

What is the relationship between the major and its relative minor?

A cadence which moves from chord V to chord I is called a {{}} cadence.

Creating harmonic variety

Lesson outcome