Composition Tips Flashcards
1
Q
Beginning of themes vs. end of themes:
The ends of themes can be much simpler and are much less important than the beginnings of themes.
In other words: the end of a theme can be kind of routine, like a descending scale
A
About 10 minutes in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8uYdzU_ZR8&ab_channel=RyanLeach
Ryan Leach: HOW TO WRITE A MELODY 1: Period - An Easy Formula for Better Melodies and Themes with Balance
2
Q
What’s in called when you modulate using a chord from the old and the new key?
A
Pivot chords (chords that belong to both keys)
