Berklee II, I found these two terms.
It defines them:
An approach note is a note which is a quarter note or less in duration and which moves by step to a chord tone or available tension. Approach notes are found in many configurations.
Passing tones
Read more…This seems like a great forum to discuss composition techniques so I wonder if I can raise a discussion on composing for a small number of instruments.
What do you think are the advantages and limitations of writing for small groups? How best can y
Read more…Hi guys,
I am getting ready to launch a new tool for iPad to learn harmony by mapping tonal functions.
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.html
It is going to be part of a seven workbook collection.
The volumes in the Mapping Tonal Harmony collection have bee
This is my Classical composition. It is a string quartet with piano. I was inspired by the Romantic era music that iv'e been listening to lately. The piece starts with a relatively thin texture and soon builds to a hug
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