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The Fundamentals of Composition: Melody & Theme Writing
Unit 1 | Harmony
1.1 | Introductions and Definitions (21:09)
1.2 | Counterpoint, Note Tendencies, & Functional Diatonicism (62:12)
1.3 | Functional Chromaticism (31:22)
1.4 | Modes (10:52)
1.5 | Extended Tertian Harmony (15:42)
1.6 | Non-Diatonic Scales and Collections (33:13)
1.7 | Common-Tone Progressions (8:57)
Unit 2 | Motive
2.1 | Introduction to Motives & The Harmonic Motive (31:11)
2.2 | The Melodic Motive (34:38)
2.3 | The Rhythmic Motive (28:20)
2.4 | Motivic Development (33:48)
Unit 3 | Melody
3.1 | Melodic Contour & Rhythm (18:47)
3.2 | Melodic Phrase Structure (31:23)
3.3 | Complex & Compound Melodic Form (29:00)
3.4 | Larger Melodic Forms (19:44)
Unit 4 | Theme Writing
4.1 | Introduction to Unit 4 (21:36)
4.2 | Love Themes (35:13)
4.3 | Tragic Themes (40:45)
4.4 | Mysterious Themes (37:41)
4.5 | Wonder & Exploration Themes (47:39)
4.6 | Adventure & Action Themes (45:32)
4.7 | Hero & Villain Themes (35:02)
4.8 | Thematic Development & Transformation (30:01)
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Acknowledgments & Final Thoughts
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1.6 | Non-Diatonic Scales and Collections
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