Composition exemplar - electronic composition (audio)

a second melody that plays at the same time as the main melody

where the notes in a melody or rhythm are all shortened by the same proportion (e.g. in half)

where a melodic idea is repeated, getting higher or lower in pitch each time

where the bass note stays the same while the chords change above

where a note in a non-bass part stays the same while the chords change around or below it

The first time we hear this melody it is on its own

British English CC

What do you think makes this countermelody effective?

Which of those features are used in this example?

What type of sequence forms the main melody in this section?

Compare these three melodies from the composition. Example 1

Compare these three melodies from the composition. Example 2

Compare these three melodies from the composition. Example 3

Listen to this section again. What harmonic device can you hear?

Why is this not a pedal?

Can you identify what rhythmic device this is an example of? Example 1

Can you identify what rhythmic device this is an example of? Example 2

Listen to where they both play together

Listen to the percussion accompaniment - what rhythmic devices can you hear?

Task A audio

Using melodic and other devices

Music

Using rhythmic devices

Interaction between parts

Considering timbre, articulation and dynamics

Creating space for a melody

Pupils analyse exemplar compositions to explore advanced compositional techniques including rhythm, texture, timbre and interaction between parts. They develop understanding of how composers create interest, contrast and clarity within ensemble writing.

Composition exemplars: advanced techniques

When rhythms emphasise (accent) notes in between the main beats, we call this {{}}

When multiple rhythms are played at the same time, this is called {{}}

a 16 bar melody in the chorus of a pop song

a short rhythmic or melodic idea that appears throughout a piece of music

Which of the following is the best example of a motif?

A melody that uses notes from C to G has a range of ...

Using melodic and other devices

Lesson outcome