108.199Apply to “Happy Birthday”

Because it is public domain, treat its four phrases as raw formal material.

Original architecture already gives:

Phrase 1: statement.

Phrase 2: related statement/answer.

Phrase 3: climax.

Phrase 4: resolution.

Now create a larger composition:

A

ordinary four phrases.

B

develop only the opening repeated-note/rhythmic idea.

A'

return the tune in a new texture.

Coda

fragment the final descending idea.

Notice:

you can build substantial form from a tiny familiar tune.