Sequence is a compositional technique that became most common during the baroque period and is found in all styles/genres of contemporary music. A sequence is the restatement of a motif at a higher or lower pitch. In a sequence, the rhythms are identical while the pitches have moved usually up or down by step. Assignment for Discussion:
Review the sequence video found in module 8. Make certain you completely understand what a sequence is.
Select a contemporary song/piece that contains at least one sequence that will be used for your discussion. Make certain your song/piece is not one of the examples found in the sequence video. Supply the song/piece title, composer/artist. Include a youtube link. (I would suggest a video that has music notation to solidify your argument). Identify where the sequence(s) occurs in the song/piece. Include timer and place in the form (verse, chorus, etc). Describe the sequence(s). Does the sequence move up or down by step? Which instrument/voice is performing the sequence? Compare the sequence to one of the Baroque selections found in module 8. Every Valley Shall Be Exhalted, from Messiah (1741) by G.F. Handel
Violin Concerto in A minor by JS Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 by J.S. Bach (1721)
Fugue in G minor by J.S. Bach (1709)
The Four Seasons, Spring (La Primavera), 1st movement (1721) by Antonio Vivaldi
Hallelujah Chorus for Messiah by George Frederic Handel (1741)
Above are the songs for the seclected listiening part looking for the response to be less then 500 words no need to go over board.
