Steve Hansen Smythe

Composer in Calgary, Alberta
 
 

Modal Variations

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Título alternativo
Modal Variations
Compositor
Steve Hansen Smythe
Editora
Steve Hansen Smythe
Gênero
Clássico / Instrumental
Instrumentação
Piano
Composição para
Solo
Tipo de composição
For a single performer
movimento(s)
1 para 7 de 7
duração
15'0"
idioma
Inglês
dificuldade
Advanced
Ano de composição
2000

descripção
Seven piano variations in seven modes. The tonic of each variation descends from the previous one by step, and the key signature of each has one fewer sharps than the previous one.

Here is how I structured the pieces. If I were to identify each mode using only the white notes on a keyboard, I would get C Ionian (major) = 1, D Dorian = 2, E Phrygian = 3, F Lydian = 4, G Mixolydian = 5, A Aeolian (natural minor) = 6, and B Locrian = 7. I have used these numbers to influence the time signature of each mode, so, for example, Mode 6 is in 6/8 time.

Then, starting with B Mixolydian (4 sharps, Mode 5, in 5/4) I then proceed through A Ionian (3 sharps, Mode 1, in mixed time), G Lydian (2 sharps, Mode 4, in 4/4), F# Locrian (1 sharp, Mode 7 in 7/4), E Phrygian (no sharps or flats, Mode 3, in 3/4), D Aeolian (1 flat, Mode 6, in 6/8), and C Dorian (2 flats, Mode 2 in 2/2).

data de postagem: 21 nov 2010
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