$175. We now treat a melody for string quartet in the polyphonic style, and then give some longer, more elaborate melodies in which imitation, double counterpoint and other devices may be freely used. The student should also make every endeavor to have his exercises and compositions performed. More is to be learned from the actual hearing of what is written than in any other way. In this version observe the free use of imitation in the last seven measures. In the next exercise also there will be frequent opportunity for the parts to answer each other. crésc. dim. dim. 'dim. $176. We now give an exercise in which two motives are to be worked out simultaneously. Imitative phrases of like melodic design and of corresponding rhythm should be freely introduced. |