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Lesson overview:How can chords be used to compose a melody?

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  • In this lesson, we will learn how melodies are related to chords, and analyse melodies from Pachelbel's Canon in greater depth. We will learn how to use the ground bass from Pachelbel's Canon to create a ground bass of your own. We will then explore how to structure your melodies in a Digital Audio Workstation.
  • In this lesson, we will learn how melodies are related to chords, and analyse melodies from Pachelbel's Canon in greater depth. We will learn how to use the ground bass from Pachelbel's Canon to create a ground bass of your own. We will then explore how to structure your melodies in a Digital Audio Workstation.
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The Beauty of the Baroque:

  1. What are the musical features of the Baroque period?
  2. How can different melodies work together?
  3. Why might we wish to decorate a melody?
  4. How do we know we are listening to Baroque music?
  5. How can Baroque melodies be phrased?
  6. How is a ground bass related to chords?
  7. How does a bass line 'ground' the music?
  8. How is a ground bass related to chords?
  9. How can we create a successful bass line?
  10. How can chords be used to compose a melody?
  11. How can we compose a stylistic Baroque melody?
  12. How can you, as a composer, make a structure interesting?
  13. How do we arrange melodies into a Baroque structure?