132will Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Hello. Just some background about me: I have studied 2 part counterpoint. I can add chords to a melody like the ones in Anna Butterworths harmony in practice book. I am working towards grade 6 theory. I would like to write a simple gavotte in C major (easy key). I know it has to modulate and I will modulate to the dominant. However, I don't really know how to start? Do I sketch a structure? Do I get a motif? How can I develop a motif? I could compose 2 gavottes with the same melody, but one with 4 part harmony and the other with counterpoint. Any pointers anyone? thankyou will Quote
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