Lesson 4 of 84 · Composition
⭐ 30 XPMotif Development Techniques
Motific development takes a short musical idea and transforms it: change the rhythm, invert the melody, transpose to a new key.
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Learn about motif development techniques: use dynamics and tempo changes for expression
What You'll Learn
Motific development takes a short musical idea and transforms it: change the rhythm, invert the melody, transpose to a new key.
Use dynamics and tempo changes for expression
Write a coda to end your piece
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is a coda in a composition?
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