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    In this chapter, Aaron guides the reader through his compositional process for two of his pieces, "Praise" and "In the Garden." For "Praise," Aaron keeps the melody simple but varies the underlying harmony in the third statement to create contrast. In "In the Garden," Aaron takes a simple repeating melody and develops it through a series of variations, building to a climax near the end. The overall lessons are that simplicity in the melody can be elevated through other musical elements like harmony and development, and that variation and climax are effective techniques for elaborating on a simple idea.

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    In this chapter, Aaron guides the reader through his compositional process for two of his pieces, "Praise" and "In the Garden." For "Praise," Aaron keeps the melody simple but varies the underlying harmony in the third statement to create contrast. In "In the Garden," Aaron takes a simple repeating melody and develops it through a series of variations, building to a climax near the end. The overall lessons are that simplicity in the melody can be elevated through other musical elements like harmony and development, and that variation and climax are effective techniques for elaborating on a simple idea.

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    The Art of Composition Vol 1

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    In this chapter, Aaron guides the reader through his compositional process for two of his pieces, "Praise" and "In the Garden." For "Praise," Aaron keeps the melody simple but varies the underlying harmony in the third statement to create contrast. In "In the Garden," Aaron takes a simple repeating melody and develops it through a series of variations, building to a climax near the end. The overall lessons are that simplicity in the melody can be elevated through other musical elements like harmony and development, and that variation and climax are effective techniques for elaborating on a simple idea.

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    Chapter IV

    The Art of Composition


    Aaron domonstrates some of his writing techniques using the
    aid of his own acclaimed compositions.
    The Art of Composition Part I - Overview Ch. 4, pg.37

    The Art
    of
    Composition

    In this chapter, Aaron guides us through his thought


    process behind his composition, “Praise.” Aaron admits
    “The one thing that that while on the surface, the tune may seem extremely
    simple, but the setup for the 3rd statement produces the
    matters the most is desired effect. By the 3rd melodic statement, the variation
    that the music feels alive.” creates a jarring and ear-catching effect because while the
    melody may
    m be very similar to the ‘A’ and ‘B’ section melody,
    the underlying harmony creates a completely different
    atmosphere.

    For Aaron, every aspect of the composition must be


    essential. Even if the composition is simple, you can
    rely on other elements to create interest and to give the
    simplicity of the song purpose.

    In the second composition “In the Garden,”


    Garden Aaron takes
    the song through a few more turns than in “Praise,”
    but the similarity is that the melody is kept simple
    throughout. In this composition, Aaron takes the simple
    melody through a serious of turns and ends it in a finale,
    a strong close where it almost feels as thought the melody
    reaches a climax and wants to go on, but ends instead.
    Overall, the compositional method here is the orchestration
    of a simple melody.

    Elite Music Mentor


    “Praise” Ch. 4, pg.38

    “Praise” by Aaron Parks - Leadsheet

    Elite Music Mentor


    The Art of Composition Part I Ch. 4, pg.39

    The Art
    of
    Composition
    THE ART OF COMPOSITION PART I

    • On the next page, try writing a tune with a very simple


    melody, and use the ideas that Aaron demonstrated in this
    chapter to elaborate on that simple melody and give it life.
    Trying experimenting with the harmonies and rhythms
    beneath it in particular.

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