June 2011 Archives

Variations on a Melody Part XXXVI

By Vince Lauria on June 18, 2011 11:50 PM | No Comments

Also called exploiting a Motive, Theme, Line, Riff or Cantus firmus.   Original melody:
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Melody with Horror Feel.

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Now analyze the chords in relation to the melody so you can use these techniques for your own compositions. It is essential to not only learn the example but absorb the ideas and create your own examples utilizing these technique.

Transpose above examples to each position (register) of your instrument, then once your comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys. Then do same idea using all scales/modes (same) covered so far. Also create three of your own melodies and apply this technique.

As always transpose to all fifteen keys.

Remember to write out you ideas on the musical staff.

If you do not read or write music consider getting a book and learning how to.

 

 

All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Copyright © 2011

Variations on a Melody Part XXXV

By Vince Lauria on June 8, 2011 10:25 PM | No Comments

Also called exploiting a Motive, Theme, Line, Riff or Cantus firmus.   Original melody:
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Melody with Dramatic Feel.

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As always analyze chords, note values and overall construction. Now analyze the chords in relation to the melody so you can use these techniques for your own compositions. It is essential to not only learn the example but absorb the ideas and create your own examples utilizing these technique. Also write Roman Numerals for each chord. 

In the first measure see how the octaves add new life to the original melody. In the third measure notice the use of half and dotted half notes against the the high register melody. In the fourth measure notice the counter point in relation to the chords and melodies. In the last measure the melody is in the bass clef and the treble clef holds the chord.

Transpose above examples to each position (register) of your instrument, then once your comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys. Then do same idea using all scales/modes (same) covered so far. Also create three of your own melodies and apply this technique.

As always transpose to all fifteen keys.

Remember to write out you ideas on the musical staff.

If you do not read or write music consider getting a book and learning how to.



All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Copyright © 2011



Variations on a Melody Part XXXIV

By Vince Lauria on June 5, 2011 6:54 AM | No Comments

Also called exploiting a Motive, Theme, Line, Riff or Cantus firmus.   Original melody:
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Melody with Humor.

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As always analyze chords, note values and overall construction. See how the new melody is a fragment from the original melody. Now analyze the chords in relation to the melody so you can use these techniques for your own compositions. It is essential to not only learn the example but absorb the ideas and create your own examples utilizing these technique. Also write Roman Numerals for each chord. 

In the third measure see how the diminished arpeggio adds new life before the A dominant seventh chord. In the fifth measure I repeat the same note sequence in three keys using planing. In the sixth measure the pedal tone against the major scale melody in the bass clef adds variety.In the last measure the thirty second notes with the counterpoint bass builds to a powerful cadence. 
Notice how the Ornamentation adds dimension to the melody.

Observe how note durations (sixteenth, eight, quarter, half, dotted quarter, dotted half) effect the original melody and the new "Humor" melody.


Transpose above examples to each position (register) of your instrument, then once your comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys. Then do same idea using all scales/modes (same) covered so far. Also create three of your own melodies and apply this technique.

As always transpose to all fifteen keys.

Remember to write out you ideas on the musical staff.

If you do not read or write music consider getting a book and learning how to.



All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Copyright © 2011


Variations on a Melody Part XXXIII

By Vince Lauria on June 1, 2011 12:27 PM | No Comments

Also called exploiting a Motive, Theme, Line, Riff or Cantus firmus.   Original melody:
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Melody with Romantic Feel and Ornamentation.

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As always analyze chords, note values and overall construction. See how the new melody is a fragment from the original melody. Also the the use of whole notes to create a smooth accompaniment to the melody. Now analyze the chords in relation to the melody so you can use these techniques for your own compositions. It is essential to not only learn the example but absorb the ideas and create your own examples utilizing these technique. Also write Roman Numerals for each chord. 
Notice how the Ornamentation adds dimension to the melody.

See how the new melodies compliment the original melody.

Observe how note durations (quarter, half, dotted quarter, dotted half) effect the original melody and the new "Romantic-melody".

Transpose above examples to each position (register) of your instrument, then once your comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys. Then do same idea using all scales/modes (same) covered so far. Also create three of your own melodies and apply this technique.

As always transpose to all fifteen keys.

Remember to write out you ideas on the musical staff.

If you do not read or write music consider getting a book and learning how to.



All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Copyright © 2011

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