Ayanbod.comMusical FormsA composer setting out to write a piece has a basic form in mind, much as a chef builds upon a basic recipe in creating a fine dish. Both…Apr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018
Ayanbod.comThe Experience of FormIn previous articles we have dealt with musical form already in terms of movement and arrival, the distribution of melodic material, and…Apr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018
Ayanbod.comThe Process of AssociationOne of the greatest appeals of music is its ability to evoke moods and images. Composers in every age and of every rank — amateurs as well…Apr 3, 2018Apr 3, 2018
Ayanbod.comThe Process of TextureThe full sound of a composition, as you hear it, is built from individual lines. We designate these lines as voices or parts regardless…Apr 3, 2018Apr 3, 2018
Ayanbod.comThe Process of HarmonyHarmony is concerned with effects that are produced when two or more notes are sounded together. It also deals with the ways in which such…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Ayanbod.comThe Process of MelodyMelody is the most tangible element of music, the most easily recognized and remembered. Think of the “Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Ayanbod.comThe Process of RhythmWe now shift our focus. In other articles, our responses as listeners were the center of attention. We explored ways in which effects of…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Ayanbod.comArrival: The Shape of MusicMusic moves toward goals. To be intelligible, musical movement must arrive, and any action that throws musical movement into relief…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Ayanbod.comMovement as ExpressionWhile sound touches us, musical movement invites us to take part. We tap our feet to music, we nod our heads, we may even sway and dance to…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Ayanbod.comSound as ExpressionSound touches us. Physically, as vibration in the air, it stirs the sense of hearing. Metaphorically, as a signal, it awakens our feelings…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
