Month: December 2009
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(musth1) Non-Chord Tones
Since non-chord tones (NCTs) usually involve dissonances, understanding NCTs leads to understanding dissonance control in music. The proper control of dissonance usually involves specific preparation, dissonance, and resolution. The material in this post is drawn from chapter 8 of the Roig-Francoli. You need to read that chapter. What follows is a very schematic explanation. Passing…
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(musth1) Assignment 14: Non-Chord Tones
Due Wednesday, 12/9: From the workbook, Exercise 8.1 (2 and 3). The instructions are on p. 72. Parts 2 and 3 refer to examples in the anthology, which starts on p. 241 of the workbook. Also complete this handout.
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(orch) Last Orchestration Assignment
Final Orchestration Assignment: Due December 16th. Our final exam time is 12/16, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. We will read all assignments at this time. From the two-piano arrangement of the Rite of Spring, you will orchestrate the first 28 measures of the “Apparition of the Young Girls.” (Indicated on the score) You may use…