top of page

Developing Variation

Developing Variation

​

The goals in this book are simple: to systematically and clearly explain the different techniques of developing and varying your material.

​

By examining in close detail how the great composers varied their material, and applying these same techniques to your writing, your compositions will sound more polished, coherent, and powerful.

​

Contents:  

​

1-The Motive

2-The Phrase

3-Techniques Chart

4-Repetition 

5-Sequence

6-Form

7-Rhythm   

8-Orchestration

9-Reharmonization

10-Register

​

253 pages (Includes a DropBox link for the audio examples).

​

bottom of page