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114.197Mini-project 1 — Groove-First Original Piece
Write 16 bars.
Before choosing any chords:
define:
- meter
- tempo
- subdivision
- bass attack pattern
- chord attack pattern
- melody rhythmic behavior
Then write pitches.
Requirements:
- one 2-bar rhythmic motif
- one anticipatory attack
- one full bar where beat 1 is silent
- one stop-time event
- one final metric realignment