Harris AcademyAdvanced Higher Music

Galliard Composition Booklet

Name: _____________Date: _____________

Galliard Composition Task

During this task you will be creating an original Galliard by:

Composing skills

1.1 Analysing how a range of advanced compositional methods and music concepts are used by composers for specific effect and the contexts which influenced their work

1.2 Experimenting and using complex music concepts and compositional methods in sophisticated and creative ways to develop, refine and create original music

1.3 Develop musical ideas which make musical sense and realize your creative intentions

1.4 Critically reflecting on your music and on the musical impact of your creative choices and decisions

Understanding Music

1.1 Identifying and analysing the use of level-specific and/or other music concepts, signs and symbols1.2 Analysing style and form, melody, harmony and rhythm and the impact of social and cultural influences on the development of music

Use this booklet along with the accompanying power point as a guide to help your creative process throughout this task.

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Galliard Composition TaskTick off each task as you complete it. You must also show your progress to

your teacher.

Task 1

Composer research

Date completed:

Task 2

Byrd analysis questions

Date completed: CS 1.1UM 1.1

Task 3

Byrd grid question Date completed: CS 1.1UM 1.1

Task 4

Byrd Galliard to Victory concept find

Date completed: CS 1.1UM 1.1

Task 5

Creating a galliard – developing 2 ideas

Date completed: CS 1.2CS 1.3

Task 6

Identifying concepts used

Date completed: CS 1.4

Task 7

Reflection Date completed: CS 1.4

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Galliard Composition TaskTask 1 In which period of music would you usually find the galliard? _______________Can you name a composer of the galliard?

1. __________________

Find out a little bit of background information about this composer, for example: When and where were they born and died? What style(s) of music did they write? What instruments did they write for? Are there any interesting facts about their life? What was happening historically during their life? Name one of their pieces that you have listened to.

Task 2 (CS 1.1, UM 1.1)The Galliard to the First Pavan

1. What is the time signature in this piece? ___________2. Is it in a minor or major tonality? _____________3. What is the key signature? ________4. How long is each phrase? ________________5. Identify the cadences at the following points:

Bar 3-4 _________________Bar 7-8________________

6. The second bar of page 2 starts in the key of G major. Name the bar where this piece modulates to the dominant key _________________

7. What is the dominant key? ______________________8. How would you describe the overall rhythm of this piece?

____________________9. Write the bar number where each of the following chords appear:

Key: C minor Key: G majorChord I (C minor) C Eb G Chord I (G major) G B DChord IV (F minor) F Ab C Chord IV (C major) C E GChord V (G major) G B D Chord V (D major) D F# AChord ii (D minor) D F A Chord ii (A minor) A C EChord iii (Eb major) Eb G Bb Chord iii (B minor) B D F#Chord vi (Ab major) Ab C Eb Chord vi (E minor) E G B

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Task 3 (CS 1.1, UM 1.1)

As you listen again to this piece of music, identify concepts under the following headings (refer back to task 2 for some ideas. You may also wish to refer to your concept grids in your record of work):

Style/Genre, Melody/Harmony, Rhythm/Tempo, Texture/Structure/Form, Timbre/ Dynamics/Tone

Add the bar number as you identify the concepts – you may also wish to annotate the score.

Style/Genre

Melody/Harmony

Rhythm/Tempo

Texture/Structure/

Form

Timbre/Dynamics/

Tone

Task 4 (CS 1.1, UM 1.1)The score of Byrd’s ‘Galliard to Victory’ is provided on the next three pages. Listen to this piece before annotating the score with 20 concepts. You may wish to refer to your concept grids in your record of work.

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Other concepts present in this piece:o Sequenceso Imitationo Passing noteso Beat 1 always uses the root note of the chord in the

bass part

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What is unusual about this particular performance of this piece?

Why do you think this piece has been written?

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Task 5 (CS 1.2 and 1.3)You are now going to create a galliard that is at least 16 bars in length. You are writing your galliard for a consort of instruments. What does this mean? _______________You should follow the brief below:

Insert a time signature on your score of 3/2 Your piece can be in a major or minor tonality,

although galliards were mostly written in minor keys. o Decide what key you are going to write in and insert the key

signature on your score Your aim is to create two 4 bar phrases Consider that you are creating a ‘recipe’.

o The main body of this is your rhythm – use Byrd as a starting point to create your rhythm and the overall shape for your galliard.

o Use close rhythmic imitation in bars 1-2 and 5-6 Decide on your chord structure and keep it simple – 1 chord per bar.

o The underlying chords of the Galliard are: Chords I, IV and V

o Consider chords ii, iii and vi – the ‘spices’ for your recipe (but be careful not to over use these!)

o Your first phrase should finish with an imperfect or plagal cadence and the second should finish with a perfect cadence

Once you have your chord structure, write your melody line and then your bass line using contrary motion where possible.

o Your melody should be quicker than your bass line and beat 1 of each bar should be the root of the bass chord

Imagine ‘isolating’ your top and bottom lines of music – everything else is decoration

After this you can then explore writing your inner parts There should be no parallel 4ths or 5ths – these are weak Use passing notes – these should be strong through to your next

chord The use of ‘hockets’ (from the word hiccup!) is standard at cadence

points – try these rhythmic devices out! If you wish to extend your galliard, use the form AA*, BB*, CC*

o * = decorated with further rhythmic divsions

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Galliard Composition Task

You may use any computer programme you are comfortable with, or can simply write your composition on manuscript paper. If you prefer, you can play and record your galliard and write a performance plan.

You must keep a log of your compositional process. This may consist of screen shots of your work, a diary or blog of your journey.

You must develop at least TWO ideas!

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Although you are asked to create a composition that includes at least 12 concepts, please

remember that this is a creative process and you should not simply ‘tick off the concepts! –

you must be able to explain your musical journey!

Galliard Composition TaskTask 6 Identifying Concepts (CS 1.4)

Write down all of the concepts you have explored in this composition/improvisation task

Remember you should include at least 12 concepts.

Style Melody/harmony

Rhythm/tempo

Texture/structure /

form

Timbre/dynamics

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Galliard Composition TaskTask 7 Candidate Extended Reflection (CS 1.4)

Comments on my learningA qualitative description of my main musical choices and decisions

- Explain, in detail, the process you have gone through to complete this composition task.

- Include concepts (you may wish to refer to your concept grid on page 11), processes and technology used

- Explain any decisions you have had to make, e.g. experimenting with ideas and adapting/developing as necessary

An objective review of the impact of my choices on the music I have created

- How successful have you been in completing the intended outcome?

- Is there anything you would have done differently? Explain why

What approaches have I used to create music which was successful in meeting my creative intentions?

What approaches were less successful and why?

Three areas for improvement in my music

Date completed: __________________________________________

Teacher’s signature: ______________________________________

When completing this reflection, you should critically analyse the processes you have gone through and how successful you have been in writing a composition in this style.

You may wish to complete the grid above or write your reflection out in an essay format, or if you prefer, you can record your spoken reflection.

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