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Composition & Improvisation: Commonly-Used Chord Patterns: C Minor Triad
Successful Composition and Improvisation is not just about melodic invention. An enormous range of music can be created by playing chords in a variety of simple patterns. Here, for your consideration are some commonly-used voicings and rhythms for a C Minor … Continue reading
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Composition & Improvisation: Commonly-Used Chord Patterns: C Major Triad
Successful Composition and Improvisation is not just about melodic invention. An enormous range of music can be created by playing chords in a variety of simple patterns. Here, for your consideration are some commonly-used voicings and rhythms for a C Major … Continue reading
Composition & Improvisation: Insight from the Literary World
“A word is not a single and sacred entity…
Composition & Improvisation: Analysis & Synthesis
In true art, the larger subject and the details are inseparable threads in the same fabric…
Composition & Improvisation: A Case Study: Part 24 of 24: Idea: Add an Ending
A common practice is to add a few extra bars in order to establish a crisp and clear ending.
Composition & Improvisation: A Case Study: Part 23 of 24: Idea: Add an Introduction
A well-crafted Introduction can create a sense of anticipation, establish a mood, and build musical momentum going into “the top” of the piece. Here are two simple examples for your consideration…
Composition & Improvisation: A Case Study: Part 22 of 24: Idea: Rhythmic Motives
Rhythm is an extremely powerful organizing force in music, oftentimes moreso than the pitches. Here are two (of arguably an infinite number of) possibilities for your consideration…
Composition & Improvisation: A Case Study: Part 21 of 24: Idea: Two-Handed Chord Melody
Here is a two-fisted melody consisting exclusively of chord tones played as alternating pairs in both hands. Notice how much melodic material your can derive from the creative use of only chord tones!
