How Music WorksWithin musical compositions and expression, there are a number of techniques that are utilised to create the finished piece or presentation. The four main musical components are Rhythm, Melody, Harmony and Bass. Various compositional techniques and methods of expression, including but not limited to inversion of chords, rounds, subdivision of notes, dynamics and tempo can be used to enhance the composition and its overall effect. Listed below are four youtube videos presented by the very impressive and knowledgable Howard Goodall, where he emphatically demonstrates the four key musical components of Rhythm, Melody, Harmony and Bass. *Images below sourced from google images
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