Composing with Constraints #4 & #5 (Patreon)

I'm assigning both #4 and #5 this month, and you can choose to do one or both of them. Once you submit, I'll send a quick video sharing my thoughts on both!

Please submit the exercises by Oct 21

Ex.4

For Solo Bassoon

1) Use the scale in figure 1.5 (see attachment)

2) Using the notes of the given scale in any order and register, compose a melody that fulfills the following requirements:

a. Duration: between 10 and 12 measures.

b. Meter: 5/4

c. Tempo: quarter note = 120

d. Instrument: Bassoon

i. The score should include all markings for articulations, breath marks, dynamics, phrasing, and tempo.

ii. You must consider the instrument's range

e. In the first five measures, the melody should employ all the available pitches from the given scale in the given order and register. Pitches can be repeated freely. From measure six until the end, you should substitute one pitch from the original scale with one of your choice not present in the original collection (i.e., in the scale in Figure 1.5, the Bb becomes B natural).

f. Use only eighth notes and eighth note rests.

g. All other components are free.

Ex.5

For Solo Trumpet

1) Use the scale given in Figure 1.6

2) Using the notes of the given scale in the given order and register, compose a melody that fulfills the following requirements:

a. Duration: between eight and ten measures.

b. Meter: 4/4

c. Tempo: quarter note = 108

d. Instrument: Bb trumpet

i. The score should include all markings for articulations, breath marks, dynamics, mutes, phrasing, and tempo.

ii. You must consider the instrument's range and transposition. Write your solution in transposed score.

e. All other components are free.