On 47 pages, FORM offers extensive exercises in the art of melodic form formation in the flow of time.
An inspiring exercise book for the creative expansion of creative skills and instrumental abilities.

Basics

The 4-8-16 bar basic form and its shaping through rhythmic modules
The ultimate backbeat and the interpretation of time
Shaping the form by mirroring motifs ABBA BAAB BAAB ABBA
Instructions for the exercises

Exercises

2/4 time
The ultimate backbeat, basic form and shaping
Motif mirroring
Offbeats, double offbeats, polyrhythms
Rhythmic polyphony

3/4 time
The ultimate backbeat, basic form and design
Motivic reflections
Offbeats, double offbeats, polyrhythms
Rhythmic polyphony

4/4 time
The ultimate backbeat, basic form and design
Motivic reflections
Offbeats, double offbeats, polyrhythms
Rhythmic polyphony

5/4 time
The ultimate backbeat, basic form and design
Motivic reflections
Offbeats, double offbeats
Rhythmic polyphony

Flow
Flow over two
Flow over Three