Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Note: Read A L L directions carefully and take your time. Use your previous answers to help
yourself and do not be afraid to write your work on the test if needed.
1. Please provide the correct Roman numerals for the major scale in the 7 blanks below.
(Remember that upper and lower case matters!)
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2. Please provide the correct Roman numerals for the minor scale as discussed in class.
c
m'mor
3
t f
i
6 :
Section 2: Melodic Line
REALLY
HAPPY
CHICKENS
LOVE
TAFFY
3
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G- I V I IV V I IV V I
6. Compose a simple melody such that each chord has one beat (the last chord fills the measure).
The slashes imply bar lines.
I
Gr ilj IV IV V
Section 3: Voicing
7. Identify in the example below any places where spacing conventions (crossing or consecutive
voice spacing) are not followed. (Answer by circling or putting a box around problem areas)
r r
im
8. A Roman numeral analysis has been started below. Finish the analysis. Denote whether the
chord is in Open or Close position by writing either an O or C, respectively, below the chord
symbol.
1 j 1
-r 'C!r ^ ^
(•^^ J i J ^
T r ^ -
F -
1
II
9. The Bass and Soprano (Root and top) voices are provided. Fill in the Alto and Tenor Voices
following spacing conventions and staying within the range of each vocal part.
soprano alto
Ranges:
1^1' 1 1 J II
—d *—4—
G: IV e Bb EH
Short Essay
10. This unit presents many rules with which we must follow when considering composition.
Focusing on the historical and performance aspects, answer the following question: Why do we
have all of these rules for composition? (Your answer should be at least a paragraph in length
and use full sentences)