The two main theme types, the sentence and the period have somewhat different musical goals. In this episode, I talk about how I use them in my own composing. …
Music and Time: The Basic Idea
In this episode, I talk about the basic idea, and why it's such a useful way to start your themes. …
Music and Time: What Are Formal Functions?
This is the first video in a short series on form, or how your music relates to time. In this video, I talk about Formal Functions, the idea that your music can represent temporality. If …
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Completing the Musical Form Puzzle – The Small Binary Form
Completing the Musical Form Puzzle - Small Binary Form The small binary form is another one of those musical forms that is heard all over the place. Used for hundreds of years and still in use today, …
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