Unit 6 of 7 · Weeks 11–12
Accompaniment, Texture & Instrumentation
Transform harmony into an accompaniment and make purposeful choices about instruments and register.
This unit builds towardComposition 6: Two-Part Composition
4 lessons
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1Melody vs. AccompanimentThe melody usually carries the main musical idea. Accompaniment supports it through harmony, rhythm, register, and texture.Open lesson →2Ways to AccompanyThe same chord progression can become block chords, repeated chords, broken chords, arpeggios, or a simple bass pattern.Open lesson →3Instrumentation & RegisterInstrument sound and pitch range can change the character of the same notes. Good arranging keeps each part in a useful register.Open lesson →4Composition 6: Two-Part CompositionWrite a melody plus accompaniment that work together rather than sounding like two unrelated parts.Open lesson →