ap music theory
Unit 4: Composition
Using Noteflight, Students will create a Percussion Ensemble Composition written in Binary or Ternary Form. Students must use at least 2 pitched percussion instruments and 2 non-pitched percussion instruments. Student will have these original compositions performed by their peers in the VPA Program.
Here is "Midnight Dunes" by the AP Music Theory Juniors of the Jim Henson Visual Performing Arts Program of Northwestern High School .
table of contents
Music in Theory and Practice V.2
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Species Counterpoint Tutorials
Directions: Using what you know about progressions, write a song at least 8 measures long on noteflight with your own melody, harmonizing chords and a baseline using the 4 chords that “ruined pop music”.
I–V–vi–IV : C–G–Am–F (optimistic)
V–vi–IV–I : G–Am–F–C.
vi–IV–I–V : Am–F–C–G (pessimistic)
IV–I–V–vi : F–C–G–Am.
Set-up your Score as "Vocal and Piano". The melody should go on the vocal part and the chords on the treble clef of the grandstaff and a bass line on the bass clef of the grand staff.
The time signature must be 4/4 and not in the key of C.
You can choose any key or rhythmic pattern. *Suggestion-Make each chord a whole measure!
There should be an identifiable cadence by the end of the 4th measure and the end of the 8th measure.
You can add lyrics for 5 extra credit point.
The Progression must make musical sense based on the “progression flow chart” (See Slide 2-3)
kimberly Chord Progressions (1).pdfMauricio M
Owen Can't Write Pop - Owen Renberg.pdfCarolina R
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