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Fundamentals of composition: extended

Fundamentals of composition: extended

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Fundamentals of composition: extended

5 lessons in unit

1
Using chord vi and using the bass harmonically
I can develop an idiomatic bass line and modulate a chord sequence into the relative minor key.
2
Composing effective melodies
I can compose a melody that uses both conjunct and disjunct movement effectively and creates balanced phrases.
3
Creating a 16-bar melody
I can write an effectively structured 16-bar melody and chord sequence.
4
Arranging for an ensemble
I can arrange a melody, bass line and harmony effectively for a string quartet.
5
Developing an ensemble composition
I can develop my string quartet composition by developing the texture and using a countermelody.

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