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114.197Mini-project 1 — Groove-First Original Piece

Write 16 bars.

Before choosing any chords:

define:

  • meter
  • tempo
  • subdivision
  • bass attack pattern
  • chord attack pattern
  • melody rhythmic behavior

Then write pitches.

Requirements:

  • one 2-bar rhythmic motif
  • one anticipatory attack
  • one full bar where beat 1 is silent
  • one stop-time event
  • one final metric realignment