Episode 17

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2nd Feb 2022

Composer’s Corner: Former Happiness: Mood Explained By Music Theory

Rhapsody Podcast

Composer’s Corner: Former Happiness: Mood Explained By Music Theory

Today’s episode is a Composer’s Corner and will focus on the theme of my piece, Former Happiness.

Segment 1: Key Signature

  • Bb Major
  • Bb Natural Minor
  • Chromatic

Segment 2: Dynamics

  • Why some parts are quiet - Flute and Glockenspiel
  • Use of breathing
  • Starting and ending with the same dynamics

Segment 3: Harmony and Motif

  • Double-Layered Synth
  • One instrument, multiple tracks
  • Melodic motifs

Credits: Former Happiness

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Rhapsody
A Music Theory Podcast
Rhapsody is a Hopewell Valley Central High School student-run music theory podcast that is supported their teacher David Schwartzer.

Episode Features:

Deep Dive - An in depth analysis on one song from one artist
Head to Head - The ultimate head to head battle comparing two songs
Copycat - Comparing an original song to one or more of its cover versions
Sample the Sample - Analyzing the sampled songs used in our favorite hits
Connect the Dots - Connecting musical themes from our favorite artists catalog

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