Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, third movement - EduqasPerforming and composing ideas
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed Eine Kleine Nachtmusik in 1787 during the Classical period. It has typical music features from this time, including the minuet and trio form.
Here are some of the techniques that Mozart used in the third movement of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Consider how each technique can be used in a performance and composition.
In performance
In composing
Melody
Embellish a melody with ornamentation, such as trills and appoggiaturas
Create variety through contrasting conjunct and disjunct melodies
Harmony
Look for the cadence points as they mark out the start and end of phrases
Include dominant 7th chords for more variety and a perfect cadence is a strong indicating technique to finish a piece
Tonality
When modulating between keys, watch out for the changing accidentals associated with new keys
Modulate to closely related keys, eg the dominant or the relative minor
Dynamics and articulation
Play with a distinct contrast between staccato and legato playing
Create contrasts using different dynamics
Melody
In performance
Embellish a melody with ornamentation, such as trills and appoggiaturas
In composing
Create variety through contrasting conjunct and disjunct melodies
Harmony
In performance
Look for the cadence points as they mark out the start and end of phrases
In composing
Include dominant 7th chords for more variety and a perfect cadence is a strong indicating technique to finish a piece
Tonality
In performance
When modulating between keys, watch out for the changing accidentals associated with new keys
In composing
Modulate to closely related keys, eg the dominant or the relative minor
Dynamics and articulation
In performance
Play with a distinct contrast between staccato and legato playing