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  • Tetrachords and Key Signatures

    Tetrachords “Four note” scales Ancient Greece – any combination of M2 and m2 that creates a P4 Contemporary – any 4-note scale Major Tetrachord “Stairs” Key Signatures Use to determine the tonal center (scale, key) Accidentals apply to ALL octaves Key signatures always appear in the following order: Order of Sharps – F C G…

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  • IBA Rhythm Presentation

    The material below was presented on 6/29/18 and the Idaho Bandmasters Conference in Twin Falls, ID. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feedback! If you’re interested in the sight-reading etudes, e-mail and I will hook you up. I’d rather not post those online to keep the integrity of the…

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  • The Chorale: Part 1

    The Chorale A chorale is a Lutheran hymn. During the Protestant Reformation, the break with the Catholic church created a need for “new” musical material to perform during church services. In the 17th century, these melodies were arranged into 4-part polyphonic works. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was among the most prolific composers of these harmonizations. Bach…

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