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Thank you for demystifying music composition. I’ve been studying for a while but have always struggled with expanding an idea. Where do I go next? I’ve always had to patiently wait for inspiration to strike but no longer! I anxiously await more videos that cover more compositional techniques like this!
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Very useful concepts. I'm impressed with how simple embellishments can so strongly change the character of the music, even when we're listening to essentially the same notes.
Composing is not easy. However, sequencing is a great compositional device which can help to.get things moving. experiential and creative at the dame time. Having a Maestro to demonstrate and show how it can be done, is sheer genius! Thank you very much for your expertise and great teaching style.
So I'm watching this again after 7 months. I've been playing piano for two years and discovered your channel early on. I was never intimidated even though I had no idea what you were talking about. But you opened up the world of music theory and that has helped me tremendously. I don't watch Rick Beato yet for his music theory classes, since he cannot teach simple ideas. As soon as I have my post-Doctorat degree, I'll try him out again. Until then, I'll stick with your channel. I'm still frustrated that my keyboard technique hasn't caught up to my theoretical skill level, but it is inspiring. I'm always interested in reading your comments section, since it is one of the most polite and informative groups on the Tubes. That is thanks to the work that Alex and you have done. Many heavy metal band members watch and learn from your channel. That is a testament to the power of music. Merci beaucoup.
Enjoyed this - I know it was not your intention but as you developed the musical idea I started subconsciously inventing little phrases in my head that might or might not have worked but more importantly, I had a very strong longing/feeling for the final resolution, not only that but I could hear the final Am chord long before you got there, for me a watershed moment. Thank you. Steve
You're a wonderful and clear educator, I really enjoy that you remind the student and casual learner to feel and critically think through the musical and compositional problems that arise. Thank you!! Cheers
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Great! As an idea for a future video, perhaps you could discuss harmonic sequences more generally, including those that don't have a corresponding melodic sequence (e.g., Pachelbel)?
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Excellent tips (mostly for beginners, but perhaps some intermediate composers as well in need of re-inspiration) - and eloquently presented. Many thanks Gareth.
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You just covered one of the most important aspects of composition in a simple, comprehensive and interesting way! The example you used was simple yet inspiring. I was looking for something like that to share with my students and I'm glad I found it. Thank you!!
This was a great lesson and walk through. I love the ideas that it inspires as I think about the various little melody chunks that I have written down. I shall make good use of this in my own music writing. Thanks for the tip, I really enjoy your teaching style. Glad I happened upon your channel today.
Gareth, having taken many of your excellent courses, I found myself anticipating most of what you are demonstrating in this session -- and thinking that you could go on to demonstrate counterpoint, as well. I think I'm making progress!
Thank you - seeing "sequence" in action and the use of embellishments in melody and harmony has been very useful. As a practice tool I would like to borrow the idea and se how I go writing out a 4 part harmony.
Hello Gareth. How wonderful. When you started entering the counterpoint notes I just had to smile with delight. Such a simple piece, made into something delightful. Thank you so much and stay safe you and yours. Singem.
@@MusicMattersGB Always love to learn more. I was just concerned with using the word counterpoint in this situation, if it was appropriate! Thank you and keep safe you and yours.
Thank you for sharing this great explanation! Coincidentially, the first four bars sounds identical to a well-known Danish song from the 70's; "Masser af Succes" [Lots of sucess], by a band called Gasolin' - a really beutiful piece! I also realized that I frequently use sequence in my own compositions, often without being aware of it until much later. Thank you for fueling my awareness.
thank you very much brings together of what I have taught myself thus far.excited I am to do something of my own but I must watch it again and more after if I need too
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A big advantage to this kind of repeating melody is that you can readily write lyrics to it. Every line has about the same number of syllables, scanning easily.
This is great! Thank you! If we want to classify the phrase what kind would it be? Parallel period? When you put the bass lines it sounded really good. Simple, but good.
Really nice video. I often find myself in these situations, so I will definately try it. On a sidenote, the melody here reminded me a bit of Gary Moore’s Still got the blues
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Merci Gareth. Was this a falling fifth sequence? I just watched a college professor who just to happened to talk about sequences and he discussed this idea. The funny thing was he showed several examples including one by Bach. And he talked about Roman Numeral analysis of Bach and said there were some things that he couldn't describe with Roman Numerals and left it at that. I'm always impressed by your knowledge of the Rule of the Octave since I think you can't analyze Bach without an understanding of this concept. I would much rather follow your videos since they are much more practical.
Great lesson. I used it just now as a short writing exercise similar to your example and posted the result to my channel, called it "Music Over Matters". Melody was easy, the harmonization and left hand voicing was painful as always.
I enjoyed this very much. I'm a subscriber to your channel, and I write in the old classical-romantic style. I live in Arkansas USA, a place from which you don't expect this kind of music to be originating.
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A greek song of the great composer Mikys Theodorakis start in the same way. The song called "Νύχτα Μαγικια" ( magic night). Is in different key but is the same way that the chords connect at the first two measures.
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The word "sequence" in music always makes me think of Bach's terrifying Prelude and Fugue in E minor called The Wedge (BWV 548). Can you please analyze this piece. Or tell me where on TH-cam someone analyses it. Thanks.
Subscribed. Great lessons so far. Question, you use the Emaj chord by using the G sharp. That is a chromatic note in the Aminor scale right? Do you have a video lesson on this matter? Or is it “general knowledge” that using the “V” chord instead of the “v” chord works well in minor scales? Do other replacements come to mind that work well? Thank you for your contribution to music :)
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In the 6th measure, I would have introduced an F# in the bass which would have led to G# in the 7th measure. This would have helped you break the sequence in order to arrive at the dominant E major in a more refreshing manner.
The basic principles are fine. However, in what we're labeling a sequence, we're moving from F to Bdim, which isn't ideal seeing as it's just a diminished fifth. Doing that already breaks the sequence of moving by descending perfect fifths. F -> Bdim is pretty ugly. But I guess using neapolitan would have been too advanced for the target audience. The other thing is that, this melody happens to fit into a sequence of descending perfect fifths. Others might not. So "just lower each scale degree by 1" might not work every time. It just works for this.
Hi Gareth , I sequence everything- even short cadential formula ( modal) to give a road map of direction for a piece beforehand. I do however think in terms of pitch collections, where anything is possible, before moving on to the next group etc . The magic happens when making meaningful phrases - all obvious underlying sequential form is hidden but yet coherence and direction is maintained. Interesting topic ….. was Bach a serialist ? Thanks Gareth
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Thank you for demystifying music composition. I’ve been studying for a while but have always struggled with expanding an idea. Where do I go next? I’ve always had to patiently wait for inspiration to strike but no longer! I anxiously await more videos that cover more compositional techniques like this!
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Great lesson! Loved seeing the power of a musical seed.
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Very useful concepts. I'm impressed with how simple embellishments can so strongly change the character of the music, even when we're listening to essentially the same notes.
Absolutely
Composing is not easy.
However, sequencing is a great compositional device which can help to.get things moving.
experiential and creative at the dame time.
Having a Maestro to demonstrate and show how it can be done, is sheer genius!
Thank you very much for your expertise and great teaching style.
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The building blocks of music. Thanks
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So I'm watching this again after 7 months. I've been playing piano for two years and discovered your channel early on. I was never intimidated even though I had no idea what you were talking about. But you opened up the world of music theory and that has helped me tremendously. I don't watch Rick Beato yet for his music theory classes, since he cannot teach simple ideas. As soon as I have my post-Doctorat degree, I'll try him out again. Until then, I'll stick with your channel. I'm still frustrated that my keyboard technique hasn't caught up to my theoretical skill level, but it is inspiring.
I'm always interested in reading your comments section, since it is one of the most polite and informative groups on the Tubes. That is thanks to the work that Alex and you have done. Many heavy metal band members watch and learn from your channel. That is a testament to the power of music.
Merci beaucoup.
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I like that we see music being composed and not just broken down
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Enjoyed this - I know it was not your intention but as you developed the musical idea I started subconsciously inventing little phrases in my head that might or might not have worked but more importantly, I had a very strong longing/feeling for the final resolution, not only that but I could hear the final Am chord long before you got there, for me a watershed moment. Thank you. Steve
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Wow, that is an amazing and moving piece. Thank you for sharing this with us
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You're a wonderful and clear educator, I really enjoy that you remind the student and casual learner to feel and critically think through the musical and compositional problems that arise. Thank you!! Cheers
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Thank You ! Many of your videos helped me.
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Thank you. You opened my eye in music in ways music school couldn't
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I like it. You can play it as a trio. A Violin for the melody, the second variation with a guitar. And a Violincello for the Bass or Fargott.
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What a usefull video. For one who wants to learn to compose/write simple music, this is the course for you!
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You're a great teacher, thank you!
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Great! As an idea for a future video, perhaps you could discuss harmonic sequences more generally, including those that don't have a corresponding melodic sequence (e.g., Pachelbel)?
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FANTASTIC TUTORIAL. Nailed exactly what I've been struggling with lately. THANKS VERY MUCH.
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Brilliant - Like seeing the 'matrix' for the first time!
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Thanks so much for this! You are so amazing.
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Excellent tips (mostly for beginners, but perhaps some intermediate composers as well in need of re-inspiration) - and eloquently presented. Many thanks Gareth.
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Another quality lesson! Thank you so much!
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You just covered one of the most important aspects of composition in a simple, comprehensive and interesting way! The example you used was simple yet inspiring. I was looking for something like that to share with my students and I'm glad I found it. Thank you!!
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You ve got the perfection of examples, that's very nice
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This was a great lesson and walk through. I love the ideas that it inspires as I think about the various little melody chunks that I have written down. I shall make good use of this in my own music writing. Thanks for the tip, I really enjoy your teaching style. Glad I happened upon your channel today.
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Gareth, having taken many of your excellent courses, I found myself anticipating most of what you are demonstrating in this session -- and thinking that you could go on to demonstrate counterpoint, as well. I think I'm making progress!
Excellent. Bravo!
Very encouraging, more stuffs plz..
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Thank you - seeing "sequence" in action and the use of embellishments in melody and harmony has been very useful. As a practice tool I would like to borrow the idea and se how I go writing out a 4 part harmony.
Go for it!
Hello Gareth. How wonderful. When you started entering the counterpoint notes I just had to smile with delight. Such a simple piece, made into something delightful. Thank you so much and stay safe you and yours. Singem.
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@@MusicMattersGB Always love to learn more. I was just concerned with using the word counterpoint in this situation, if it was appropriate! Thank you and keep safe you and yours.
It’s absolutely fine to combine this with counterpoint. All the best to you too
Thank you for sharing this great explanation! Coincidentially, the first four bars sounds identical to a well-known Danish song from the 70's; "Masser af Succes" [Lots of sucess], by a band called Gasolin' - a really beutiful piece! I also realized that I frequently use sequence in my own compositions, often without being aware of it until much later. Thank you for fueling my awareness.
That’s great.
Great lesson of composition and baroque improvisation at the same time! Could you please make a follow up video or series please?
That’s an idea
thank you very much brings together of what I have taught myself thus far.excited I am to do something of my own but I must watch it again and more after if I need too
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Wonderful
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Wonderful lesson to introduce composition to learners like me!
Glad it’s helpful
Appreciated... wonderful lecture
Glad it’s helpful
Important subject! particularly in the development of a sonata
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Really wonderful example and explanation, thank you!
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This is just excellent! I would like to see integrating sequence and modulation to a chromatic key!
Okay. Will put on the list
Wow that was amazing!
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Great as always! Thanks Gareth 👍
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Very Good Gareth.
The whole process you taught here makes me think of Pachelbels Canon which really goes all out with your idea.
That’s great
A big advantage to this kind of repeating melody is that you can readily write lyrics to it. Every line has about the same number of syllables, scanning easily.
That’s true
This is great! Thank you! If we want to classify the phrase what kind would it be? Parallel period? When you put the bass lines it sounded really good. Simple, but good.
Parallel period would be a fair description. Thanks for the positive feedback
Really nice video. I often find myself in these situations, so I will definately try it.
On a sidenote, the melody here reminded me a bit of Gary Moore’s Still got the blues
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Great idea Gareth, thanks
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Awesome video!!! Thank you for this
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Wonderful. Thank you.
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Merci Gareth. Was this a falling fifth sequence?
I just watched a college professor who just to happened to talk about sequences and he discussed this idea. The funny thing was he showed several examples including one by Bach. And he talked about Roman Numeral analysis of Bach and said there were some things that he couldn't describe with Roman Numerals and left it at that.
I'm always impressed by your knowledge of the Rule of the Octave since I think you can't analyze Bach without an understanding of this concept. I would much rather follow your videos since they are much more practical.
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Great lesson. I used it just now as a short writing exercise similar to your example and posted the result to my channel, called it "Music Over Matters". Melody was easy, the harmonization and left hand voicing was painful as always.
Keep at it. It’s a useful technique
This parallels how Mozart composed
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I enjoyed this very much. I'm a subscriber to your channel, and I write in the old classical-romantic style. I live in Arkansas USA, a place from which you don't expect this kind of music to be originating.
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So damn professional an amazing lesson👏👏👏
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Benjamin Britten: Variations on a Theme by Henry Purcell
Good example
Thank you very much :)
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great stuff, thanks
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You lost a lot of weight. You look great man! 🙂
Besides that amazing lesson
Thanks very much
Menuett by Johann Philipp Krieger
Indeed
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Wish he would have tried using more Romantic harmonization the second iteration of the sequence
Could have done. I was trying to demonstrate it in one style.
A greek song of the great composer Mikys Theodorakis start in the same way. The song called "Νύχτα Μαγικια" ( magic night). Is in different key but is the same way that the chords connect at the first two measures.
That’s a great parallel
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@@zafferung4440 you are right...bars. I'm Greek
@@MusicMattersGB i watch your videos, really nice work and very helpful
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The word "sequence" in music always makes me think of Bach's terrifying Prelude and Fugue in E minor called The Wedge (BWV 548). Can you please analyze this piece. Or tell me where on TH-cam someone analyses it.
Thanks.
Fabulous piece. I’ve always loved playing it
Subscribed. Great lessons so far. Question, you use the Emaj chord by using the G sharp. That is a chromatic note in the Aminor scale right? Do you have a video lesson on this matter? Or is it “general knowledge” that using the “V” chord instead of the “v” chord works well in minor scales? Do other replacements come to mind that work well? Thank you for your contribution to music :)
That’s great. I’m using the harmonic minor scale here - hence E major for V.
@@MusicMattersGB aaah ofcourse! Wow I always stick to the natural minor keys but I am reading about this now. Thank you !
Excellent
great
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@@MusicMattersGB will do and thanks for the content!
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What do I do with it? Bach did Fugue in E minor, Book 2, with it :)
Have a go at using a sequence
How beautiful it is with passing tones. Can a sequence be A1 B2 c3 ? Or must it be exactly the same as the first model? Thank you.
It’s very flexible. The important thing is to find a way to organise it so it sounds good
Great joke about Christmas!
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In the 6th measure, I would have introduced an F# in the bass which would have led to G# in the 7th measure. This would have helped you break the sequence in order to arrive at the dominant E major in a more refreshing manner.
That’s certainly another possibility
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The basic principles are fine. However, in what we're labeling a sequence, we're moving from F to Bdim, which isn't ideal seeing as it's just a diminished fifth. Doing that already breaks the sequence of moving by descending perfect fifths. F -> Bdim is pretty ugly. But I guess using neapolitan would have been too advanced for the target audience.
The other thing is that, this melody happens to fit into a sequence of descending perfect fifths. Others might not. So "just lower each scale degree by 1" might not work every time. It just works for this.
The great thing is that you have so many options.
Wonderful class! 🙏 Can I ask what tech you are using to jot down the notes on the stave etc?
Thanks. It’s called Goodnotes.
@@MusicMattersGB thank you!
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Bach to the future
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Hi Gareth , I sequence everything- even short cadential formula ( modal) to give a road map of direction for a piece beforehand. I do however think in terms of pitch collections, where anything is possible, before moving on to the next group etc . The magic happens when making meaningful phrases - all obvious underlying sequential form is hidden but yet coherence and direction is maintained.
Interesting topic ….. was Bach a serialist ?
Thanks Gareth
Glad it’s helpful. Bach wasn’t a serialist but he certainly used motifs and sequences.