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The Three Marias Motive List
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This is an analysis and display of the different motivic cells that make up the composition. The different motives are listed in order of occurrence
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The very first statement of the piece is a variation of the Main Melodic Motive that occurs at letter A. The rhythm is the same but pitch as well as harmony is changed. The motive moves up 3 whole steps, then it resolves down a half step to the Main Tonic which is Ab Major. The ascending line and harmonic progression builds up expectation and when it settles on the Ab (Tonic) it feels like an arrival. Sustained notes in drums/bass makes you wait for more rhythms.
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Compare with Main Melodic Motive from letter A |
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In bar 5 we have arrived at the Main Tonic of Ab Major and the main bass, keyboard and drum rhythm is introduced. It consists of 2 parts with the first part being the underlying rhythm for the whole piece. From now on this first part will be called the Bass/Rhythm Motive. Part 2 is used throughout the piece sometimes as a transitional tool. It is also used for an ending but with the last chord changed. It does also create a nice contrast within only this bar. |
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