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Canon by Diminution - Writing Canon
Learn how to write a canon by diminution. In a canon by diminution one part begins then the second part follows on several beats or bars behind using the same pitch as the first part but presented in notes of half the value. This lesson...
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Writing Two-Part Canon - Writing Canon
Learn how to go about composing a strict canon at the unison or the octave in two parts. This lesson explains the most useful technique for constructing a strict canon bar by bar, in such a way that the melodic line has shape and...
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Writing a Canon by Augmentation - Writing Canon
Learn how to write a canon by augmentation. In a canon by augmentation one part begins then the second part follows on several beats or bars behind using the same pitch as the first part but presented in notes of twice the value. This...
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Two-Part Canon by Inversion - Writing Canon
Learn how to go about composing a strict canon by inversion. This lesson explains the most useful technique for constructing a strict canon by inversion bar by bar, in such a way that the melodic line has shape and direction, while...
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Two-Part Canon at the 5th - Writing Canon
Learn how to go about composing a strict canon at the 5th in two parts. This lesson explains the most useful technique for constructing a strict canon bar by bar, in such a way that the melodic line has shape and direction, while...
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How to Write a Crab Canon - Writing Canon
Learn the meaning of ‘crab canon’ then proceeds to compose an example so you can see how to do it. In a crab canon, one part works forwards while a second part simultaneously works the same music in reverse. This means that one part has...
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Two-Part Counterpoint Masterclass from Bach - Composer Insights
We explore the first of Bach’s 15 two part Inventions in the key of C. This composer insights lesson unbolts the imitative counterpoint, explaining the various contrapuntal ingredients and how they are used throughout the piece....
Two Minute Music Theory
Is Older Music Better? - Music Theory Vlog #1
Is older music better? Is current music worse? Are we as composers and songwriters devolving? I discuss these topics on my first ever music theory vlog.
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4 Approaches to Counterpoint - Music Composition
Learn how to compose counterpoint as we demonstrate four fundamental approaches to writing and analysing counterpoint. Parallel motion, similar motion, oblique motion and contrary motion are considered and examples of counterpoint based...
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Composing a Two-Part Invention - Music Composition
Learn how to compose a two-part invention and deal with counterpoint and contrapuntal writing. This music composition lesson demonstrates how to add a second part to a given part in order to create an example of a two-part invention. The...
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William Byrd and the Breakdown of Modality - Composer Insights
A look the breakdown of modality in “Ecce Advenit” by William Byrd. The typical features of the late Renaissance style are illustrated, including the linear construction and use of counterpoint. The video then proceeds to explore how the...
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How to Come Up With a Motif - Music Composition
How to come up with a motif. Motifs need a musical identity, which is created through melodic design, rhythmic character, and articulation. All the notes within the motif need to be either harmony notes or inessential notes. The process...
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Writing Counterpoint from a Chord Scheme - Music Composition
How to write counterpoint from a chord scheme. If you are working with a progression of chords and want to learn how to write contrapuntally around that harmonic scheme then this is the video for you. If you are analysing contrapuntal...
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How to Write Counterpoint - Music Composition
Learn how to write counterpoint, an advanced music composition technique. Many musicians are happy writing melodies and chords but when it comes to writing counterpoint they feel out of their depth. Many music students need to be able to...
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Writing Counterpoint - Combining Counterpoint with Harmony
Learn how to write and compose counterpoint combined with homophony. Counterpoint is an advanced music composition technique that involves weaving together multiple melody lines. Working in a Baroque style, this video demonstrates how...
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Baroque Style - Composing for the Piano
In this episode of composing for the piano we talk about writing in a baroque style. We take the music matters theme and arrange it into a baroque fugue style, discussing music composition techniques and tips when composing for the piano...
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What is Texture? - Music Theory
Musical texture explained. Texture is the word we use to describe how sound is organised. Texture might be described as high or low, depending on the pitch; as thick or thin, depending on how many notes are sounding at any one time; as...
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What to do with a Melody? - Music Composition
Wondering what to do with a melody you've written? How could you go about turning it into a piece? In this music composition lesson we start with a melody in a minor key, then work out how best to harmonise it, considering various...
Bloomberg
Counterpoint's Kang on Samsung, Chips
Tom Kang, Research Director at Counterpoint, discusses his outlook for the chip sector ahead of Samsung's latest results. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Daybreak Asia".
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Markets in 3 Minutes: China Bull Case Can Survive Investment Ban
Mark Cudmore and Anna Edwards break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg Markets Europe."
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INTERVIEW - Sean Bobbitt - 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Press Room
INTERVIEW - Sean Bobbitt accepts his award for best cinematography in 12 Years a Slave, talks about the location being a counterpoint to the horrors of the story, working with the director on March 01, 2014 in Santa Monica, California.
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CLEAN : Lucinda Childs presents her Grande Fugue at the Lyon Opera
American choreographer Lucinda Childs's Grande Fugue is the third in a series of dances of the same name to be presented at the Lyon Opera from November 9 until December 3
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Will China Save the Ruble?
Dec. 19 -- PRC Macro Advisors William Hess and Greylock Capital Chairman and CEO Hans Humes discuss China possibly saving the Russian ruble. They speak with Matt Miller and Olivia Sterns on Street Smart. (Source: Bloomberg)