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Music Composition
V. Materials for Early Composition
Lessons
• A. Melodic Writing
• Melodic Characteristics
• Tonality and Harmonic Implication in the
Melodic Line:
B. Melodic Form
1. Melodic Units
2. Phrase relationship
3. Phrases in Combinations:
C. Harmonic Writing
• Four-part writing is the standard training of
harmony.
• 20th century harmony is based on different
types of scales (besides major and minor),
different harmonic progression (other than
cycle of 5ths) and different harmonic
systems (other than tertian).
D. Form and Style
• Practice with different standard formal
structures and styles, as well as explore new
forms and styles.
E. Instrumental Writing
1. A variety of textures and patterns of piano writing
is needed.
2. You should have a general of knowledge of the
range and timbral characteristics of each
instrument for which you choose to write. If
collaborating with someone, it’s a good idea to
work closely with them.
Writing for Piano Trio
(violin, cello and piano)
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Possible combinations of instrumentation within
a piano trio:
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Piano solo
Violin solo
Cello solo
Violin and piano duet
Cello and piano duet
Violin and cello duet
Violin, cello and piano trio
• Any of the three instruments can play the
roles of foreground (melody) as well as
background (harmonic and rhythmic
support). Sometimes, middle ground
(countermelody) occurs as well. An
interesting sounding trio should involve
constant changing of roles and relationships
among the instruments.
F. Vocal Writing
1. The same principle of instrumental writing
applies to vocal writing.
2. Composer must pay attention to text setting:
basically, setting the melody according to the
pitch inflection and rhythmic characteristic of the
text.
3. There is a limit to the level of complexity in
vocal writing which is possible in instrumental
writing.
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