Assignments
Homework #1: Mode worksheet
Homework #2: Cadences worksheet
Homework #3: Cadences project
Due Thursday April 17.
A printout of a finale file of the following: Compose two versions of authentic cadences (one in open position and one in closed position) in all keys up to one accidental (BOTH MAJOR AND MINOR--total of 6 keys). Without worrying too much about PAC versus IAC, etc, just keep the chords in root position. Avoid parallel fifths and octaves. Use 4/4 time and whole notes.
Homework #4: Chord Symbol Techniques. This is a sort of research project, but with music theory. You are to go the library and look for books and possibly websites to find different techniques for writing chord symbols. For instance, many of you are aware how some jazz books use different symbols--this would be one technique. The assignment is therefore to:
Write all the types of chords we have studied (i.e. diminished triad, major seventh...), in at least four different ways of writing chord symbols. You must cite where you found each technique.
Try to find some rare or odd techniques if you can! They should be somewhat established techniques though. Due in two weeks, on Thursday May 22.