Performing and composing ideas

Question 1

[Performance] Loops

When playing loops, the performer must be aware of which line is the most important at any one time

Answer 1

[Composition] Loops

Loops can help create variety between sections and to add another voicing that cannot be created by an instrument

Question 2

[Performance] Improvisation

When improvising, know the underlying harmony and use notes from these chords to improvise the melody

Answer 2

[Composition] Improvisation
An improvisation is a good way to make compositions in particular styles sound authentic, especially in jazz and concertos with cadenzas

Question 3

[Performance] Modal key
Be aware of any unexpected accidentals. The music is in a modal key because the intervals do not follow major or minor scale patterns

Answer 3

[Composition] Modal key
Modal keys can make a piece sound more like a different genre of world music and can be used to link other key signatures together

Question 4

[Performance] Traditional world instruments
When performing on a traditional instrument, the performer should make sure they can play the instrument to the level required

Answer 4

[Composition] Traditional world instruments
Traditional instruments can help set the context of the composition, e.g if asked to write for a film in an exotic location, instruments known to originate from there may set the scene