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Da Capo Aria Composition Guide by Eric Hanson is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides instructions for composing a da capo aria form for voice and basso continuo. It consists of three sections: 1) The form follows an ABA structure with optional interludes between sections modulating between the tonic and dominant keys. 2) Steps are outlined for creating the melody, harmonizing, writing the bass line, and adding an introduction, interludes, and coda using existing phrases. 3) A chart illustrates the formal structure and sub-phrases, and notes it can be challenging
- Author
- Eric Hanson
- Language
- EN