Fundamentals of composition: extended

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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.

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Composing effective melodies

I can compose a melody that uses both conjunct and disjunct movement effectively and creates balanced phrases.

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Creating a 16-bar melody

I can write an effectively structured 16-bar melody and chord sequence.

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Arranging for an ensemble

I can arrange a melody, bass line and harmony effectively for a string quartet.

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Developing an ensemble composition

I can develop my string quartet composition by developing the texture and using a countermelody.

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