Motivic development
Augmentation, diminution, inversion and fragmentation of a motive.
- Category
- Melody and motive
- First taught in
- 10.7 Keep octaves light at speed
- Theory cards
- Recognising rhythmic transformation (Level 10)
- Tracing a development (Licentiate)
In the lessons
4 lessons and 4 pieces where the Method teaches or uses it, in teaching order.
| Lesson | Lesson and piece |
|---|---|
| 10.7 | Keep octaves light at speedPiano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2 No. 1: IV. Prestissimo, Ludwig van Beethoven |
| L.2 | Connect recitative, motion and harmonic directionPiano Sonata No. 17 in D minor “Tempest”, Op. 31 No. 2: I. Largo – Allegro, Ludwig van Beethoven |
| L.3 | Transform a theme without losing the long spanBallade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23, Frédéric Chopin |
| L.7 | Sustain direction through a long contrapuntal spanPrelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 869 — complete pair, Johann Sebastian Bach |
In Musicianship
The units whose theory questions ask about it.
| Unit | Title |
|---|---|
| 10.7 | Fast subdivisions |
| L.2 | A contrasting answer |
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