Step Four

Developing Motif

Next we are going to develop the motif using variations.

4a. There are many ways of varying the motif to make the music more interesting. Most commonly, repetition could be used to establish the motif and here are some examples of developing the motif:

4b. Mirror

4c. Inversion

4d. Inversion + mirrored rhythm

4e. Diminution

4f. Augmentation which could lead to become the bass line

Can you think of more ways to develop the motif? Experiment!