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... Here are two simple examples for your consideration... One common practice is to "vamp" on the accompaniment until the melody arrives... learn more... Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 24 of 24: Idea: Add Ending

Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 22 of 24: Rhythmic Motives

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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... It is crucial to think about and especially to feel these rhythm patterns within the context of the overall form, not just "beat by beat" or "measure by … Continue reading Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 22 of 24: Rhythmic Motives

Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 21 of 24: Two-Handed Chord Melody

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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! Special Note: The music above is not nearly as complicated as it looks on the surface. Here is a "simplified" view of … Continue reading Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 21 of 24: Two-Handed Chord Melody

Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 15 of 24: Left Hand Melody

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There is no rule that says that the melody must be played in the right hand and chords must be played in the left.. Here is a simple chord tone melody in the left hand with block chord accompaniment in the right. Notice the rhythmic interplay between the left and right hands: Left hand melody … Continue reading Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 15 of 24: Left Hand Melody