chords with added notes beyond basic triads

British English CC

Modulation example 1

Modulation example 2

Check for understanding - Harmonic feature

Advanced stylistic techniques task A

Advanced stylistic techniques

Music

Making ideas more 'musical'

Musical coherence

Refining ideas and adding expression

Score and annotation considerations

This unit follows on directly from the first unit on composing to a brief

This unit develops compositions in response to a brief. Pupils improve musical ideas, create coherence, explore advanced techniques, and refine their work. They produce a complete piece with clear structure and effective annotation.

Composing to a brief: extending ideas

A student adds a 7th to a basic triad. What is this an example of?

A pupil wants to add tension and stability to their piece at the same time. Which technique would be most appropriate?

using as many advanced techniques as possible

making sure the technique is the most difficult one available

ensuring the technique suits the style and enhances the music

Which of the following is the most important consideration when adding an advanced technique to a composition?

True or false? In a classical style, it would be appropriate to modulate to a related key via a shared chord and a perfect cadence.

emphasis placed on off-beats or unexpected beats

a melody that moves only in stepwise motion

Which of the following best describes syncopation?

a note played only at the very end of a piece

Starter Quiz

What is a triad?