Large Forms

This lesson is part of the Rhythm, Meter & Form category.

Objectives

• Students will be able to analyze a composition using formal notation (A, A’, B, etc.).
• Students will be familiar with common forms such as sonata allegro, da capo aria, and popular song form.

Class Activities

• Discussion and definition of the concept of formal analysis, and of common large-scale forms
• Formal analysis of music in different genres and time periods
• Creation of a compositional formal blueprint based around two or three given melodies or motives

Assignments

• Comprehension questions
• Formal analysis of written and recorded music
• Creation of a formal blueprint for a piece to meet given criteria