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Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 23 of 24: Add Introduction

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A well-crafted Introduction can create a sense of anticipation, establish a mood, and build musical momentum going into “the top” of the piece…

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2011-06-29 Composition & Improvisation, Music Theory & Ear Training

Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 7 of 24: Change Register

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Changing Registers is a very effective way to change the mood of a piece…

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2011-06-29 Composition & Improvisation, Music Theory & Ear Training

Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 6 of 24: Alberti Bass

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Here is the original melody with an Alberti Bass, a simple, but beautiful way to define the harmony while keeping the time flowing…

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2011-06-29 Composition & Improvisation, Music Theory & Ear Training
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