Covers focal points, various scale uses (subsets, substitute pitches), 12-tone rows, and intervallic content.
The book is organized into six primary chapters, each containing 20 exercises (except for the last two chapters) that focus on specific musical elements: Composing with Constraints: 100 Practical Exerc...
Includes transition composition, harmonic series, polytonality, clusters, and sequences. Covers focal points, various scale uses (subsets, substitute
The book includes a grading rubric in Appendix A to help instructors evaluate work based on how well guidelines were followed and the creative use of "open spaces". Covers focal points
Covers compositional modules, theme and variations, rondo, and game pieces.