BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
14070 / 18210 · Workshop 108 — Composing Form: Turning Good Phrases into a Complete Piece Through Repetition, Contrast, Return, Development, and Long-Range Memory← prev⊞ allnext →

108.148Level 111 — landmark composition

Before writing details choose:

  • opening
  • first cadence
  • contrast entry
  • midpoint
  • global climax
  • final return
  • ending

Then connect.

This should feel familiar from flexible arranging.