TimHoganMusic

A Motif is a small melodic idea.Motific development is using the original idea and transforming it using the following methodsOriginal motif

Motific development

1/Sequencing. Moving the motif to different parts of the scale, keeping the melodic shape the same

2/Change notes. Changing one or more notes changes the shape of the melody

3/Invert melody. Keeping the rhythm the same,reverse the notes

4/Retrograde. Play the melody backwards

5/Extend melody. Add notes to the melody

6/Remove notes.

7/Change rhythm. lengthen/shorten note values

8/Rhythmic displacement. Start the melody ona different part of the bar