How can you develop the composition further?
SUGGESTIONS
- Vary each phrase with different dynamics.
- Compose other accompaniment parts.
- Vary the texture from one section to the other.
- Compose variations on the melody.
- Begin and end the jig on Chord I (G major).
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Use the binary structure (AABB) and include a simple chord and bass accompaniment to develop and refine your own jig.
- Use the G major scale (G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G1).
- Begin and end each phrase on the home note, G.
- Use three chords: I (G), ii (Am) and V (D).
- Develop your melodic and rhythmic ideas.
- Include contrast between melodies A and B.