melody writing (2)

Question 1

steps

Answer 1

1. phrase marks
2. cadences
3. melody (remember spacing)
4. articulation, tempo, dynamics, instrument

Question 2

structure of first phrase

Answer 2

imperfect cadence at end
3 - 2
1 - 2
8 - 7
full note in last bar

Question 3

structure of second phrase

Answer 3

WORK BACKWARDS
1. pattern
2. sequence of pattern (1 step up)
3. start on note of next sequence BUT stepwise motion on longer notes to climax ; end on 1
4. 2 (imperfect)

Question 4

structure of third phrase

Answer 4

1,2. repeat from first phrase
3. rhythmic variety
end on 2 - 2 - 1 (suspension on perfect NOT TIED)

Question 5

general tips ( ;) )

Answer 5

• work from given melody/rhythm

Question 6

when to jump/not jump

Answer 6

only jump in chord
not over barline
variety between steps/jumps

Question 7

use of non-chordal notes

Answer 7

min 2 notes of chord, not all passing

Question 8

tempo

Answer 8

allegro
moderato
adagio

Question 9

spacing

Answer 9

duration of note

Question 10

top note

Answer 10

not higher than C
go high in first phrase just not top note

Question 11

36954

Answer 11

minim crotchet
whole bar
can switch, use where fits

Question 12

where to put dynamics

Answer 12

below chords

Question 13

rhythms

Answer 13

one dot MAX
never triplets :(
check beats in a bar

Question 14

time sig vs key sig

Answer 14

write once; write throughout

Question 15

with upbeat

Answer 15

1. last beat rest, out of all phrase marks
2. last beat start of next phrase (first coming back)
3. last bar one less beat