Composition is a general name for any work of art (musical, literary), as well as a discipline that studies the laws of the form of a work. The construction of a composition in each type of art is based on general laws and has features inherent in a particular type of art. So, the construction of a musical composition is based on the presentation of a work in the form of a union of several parts.
Instructions
Step 1
In general, the composition of a piece of music can be represented in the form of a diagram: introduction - the main theme, transitional theme, side theme, development, culmination, finale.
Step 2
The first part of the musical composition is the introduction. It should be short, usually containing a small set of playing instruments. In such cases, it is difficult to determine the nature of the work, the mood and some other emotional differences by the introduction. Only common features can be identified: harmony, tonality, meter.
In some cases (solemn marches, bravura waltzes and similar works), all the instruments are played in the introduction to create the effect of mass character, greatness. The intro lasts up to 30 seconds (about 8 measures).
Step 3
The next part of the composition is the main theme. In the song genre, this place is called the solo. Here the main theme of the work is presented, almost all the colors of the composition are manifested: mood, melody, character. The solo lasts up to 40 seconds (16-32 measures)
Step 4
Further, there may be a jumper theme, in the songs called a bridge. Here is a transitional motive between the solo and the chorus. Bridge lasts up to 10 seconds (4-8 bars). Plays the role of a logical crescendo (increasing dynamics) leading to the chorus.
Step 5
Side theme, or chorus. In classical works, it contrasts in character with the main one (slow - fast, major - minor, three-beat - four-beat, quiet - loud, syncopated - melodious).
Step 6
The development of the composition consists in the struggle of the outlined themes, variations of the accompaniment, the addition of new echoes and instruments.
Step 7
The culmination is the brightest moment of the piece in terms of dynamics, rhythm and other criteria. It should be borne in mind that if the general mood of the work is calm (lullaby), then the culmination should also be moderate (in accordance with the laws of the genre).
Step 8
The finale sums up the development, puts the themes again in different niches, soothes the music. In some cases, on the contrary, in the finale, bright chords sound, leaving the impression of an explosion on the last sounds.
