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(c) Compose a second bar using the motif to complete part “A”. This can be
done by re-arranging note positions, reversing the order of notes, changing
note values, inserting rests in the motif or repeating the motif. Any chosen

way should maintain the connectivity between the first and second bar.
Figure 2.48 shows an example of a second bar that has been composed by
changing the values of notes used in the motif in Figure 2.47.

Part A

Figure 2.48: The first two bars of the rhythm

(d) Complete the rhythm by adding part “B” in the third and fourth bars. Use a
similar type of rhythm appearing in part “A” to maintain connectivity between
the two parts. You may just include some small changes of the values of
notes in the rhythm for phrase “B”. The very last note of part “B” should
be reasonably long (at least a crotchet) so that the rhythm sounds properly
finished. Figure 2.49 shows a completely composed rhythm with parts “A”

and “B”.

Part A Part B

Figure 2.49: A complete rhythm with parts A and B

Characteristics of a simple rhythm

(a) It uses simple rhythmic motifs.
(b) It includes small changes from the motif to other parts.
(c) It maintains connectivity between note values used in each bar.

(d) It re-uses some, but not all, of the note values.

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