Writing & Developing a Melody Line - Music Composition
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Date: 2022-03-28
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Michel
Thank you very much for this great lesson, Sir.
I am fairly new to music theory, but I was wondering if it was possible to analyze what is going on in your second line in a different way.
You explain that we modulate here from D major to G major, then from G major to A major and back to D major on the third line.
Now, when we look at the chords you chose here, we have a D followed by a G in the first 2 bars, then an E followed by an A.
The D to G progression could be analysed as a simple I to IV progression in the key of D, couldn't it be? I know that you introduced a C natural in the melody at the end of the first phrase, but it could still be considered an appoggiatura before the B while playing the G chord in the key of D, or am I wrong?
Then, we do have an E chord preceding an A chord. The E chord is definitely not part of the key of D. But couldn't it be considered a mere secondary dominant to the A chord coming just next? If that's true, then your entire piece of music here could be analysed as 100% being in the key of D major with no modulation whatsoever, couldn't it be?
Is my little analysis a silly, or a valid one?
Thanks again, you are a great teacher.
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Thank you very much for this great lesson, Sir.
I am fairly new to music theory, but I was wondering if it was possible to analyze what is going on in your second line in a different way.
You explain that we modulate here from D major to G major, then from G major to A major and back to D major on the third line.
Now, when we look at the chords you chose here, we have a D followed by a G in the first 2 bars, then an E followed by an A.
The D to G progression could be analysed as a simple I to IV progression in the key of D, couldn't it be? I know that you introduced a C natural in the melody at the end of the first phrase, but it could still be considered an appoggiatura before the B while playing the G chord in the key of D, or am I wrong?
Then, we do have an E chord preceding an A chord. The E chord is definitely not part of the key of D. But couldn't it be considered a mere secondary dominant to the A chord coming just next? If that's true, then your entire piece of music here could be analysed as 100% being in the key of D major with no modulation whatsoever, couldn't it be?
Is my little analysis a silly, or a valid one?
Thanks again, you are a great teacher.
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Stephen
Hi Gareth - again another helpful video presented in a very accessible manner. It would be really useful to see a Stage 2 of this piece where you develop the harmony. I have two Arnold Schoenberg's books (composition and harmony) - they are hard going. It would be again useful if you were to make links to some of Schoenberg's (or Hindemith's) written texts; it would help me consolidate ideas in to a one whole - at present I have fragments of understanding and a bit of cementing together would help.
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Hi Gareth - again another helpful video presented in a very accessible manner. It would be really useful to see a Stage 2 of this piece where you develop the harmony. I have two Arnold Schoenberg's books (composition and harmony) - they are hard going. It would be again useful if you were to make links to some of Schoenberg's (or Hindemith's) written texts; it would help me consolidate ideas in to a one whole - at present I have fragments of understanding and a bit of cementing together would help.
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Aruna
Wow this is really great. So effective to use the triplets. I got lost with the dominant 7th terminology! Will have to go back to my grade 5 ,theory. I have lots of little snippets of tunes I have come up with and thus is so inspiring. Thanks
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Wow this is really great. So effective to use the triplets. I got lost with the dominant 7th terminology! Will have to go back to my grade 5 ,theory. I have lots of little snippets of tunes I have come up with and thus is so inspiring. Thanks
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Juan
Thanks. I compose using some of your methods explained. Very easy to understand. I'm currently stuck on 4 part writing for chorus using different rhythms in all voices. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -
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Thanks. I compose using some of your methods explained. Very easy to understand. I'm currently stuck on 4 part writing for chorus using different rhythms in all voices. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -
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AshiaSub
So beautiful melody you wrote! I love your explanation, very clear.
I'm studying at Liceu conservatory here in Barcelona. You helped me so much.
Thank you!!
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So beautiful melody you wrote! I love your explanation, very clear.
I'm studying at Liceu conservatory here in Barcelona. You helped me so much.
Thank you!!
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qdubbs
Sir. Thank you so much for handing me the missing pieces (for me). Your teaching style is a work of art. You should teach educators how to teach as well, IMHO.
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Sir. Thank you so much for handing me the missing pieces (for me). Your teaching style is a work of art. You should teach educators how to teach as well, IMHO.
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Allen
A lot of good music videos are highly complimented. I have no compliment, whatsoever. But here are a few words. This I consider worth watching.
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A lot of good music videos are highly complimented. I have no compliment, whatsoever. But here are a few words. This I consider worth watching.
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Morgan
Outstanding! Thank you very much for your clear explanation of concepts which are often difficult to put ones finger on. Excellent job!
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Outstanding! Thank you very much for your clear explanation of concepts which are often difficult to put ones finger on. Excellent job!
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