Basic Composition and Score Analysis

Introduction to Basic Composition and Score Analysis

In this module, we will read a vocal, orchestral, and band score. We will visually and aurally identify form and genre using a score and listening to musical pieces. You will compose within specified guidelines (trio; quartet) and chord progressions, etc., and transpose and arrange for specified instruments and vocal groups. Finally, we will provide a score analysis (score identification or instruments/vocals; Roman Numerals, cadences).

Module Key Terms

Interval: An interval is simply the distance between two pitches either horizontally or vertically. When we have two pitches played simultaneously, we call them a ‘chord’.

Module Lessons Preview

In this module, we will study the following topics:

Musical Structure

Musical Form

Composition and Score Analysis

Instrumental Writing and Transposition

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