I will be reading through this lesson in detail and starting on the exercises soon
In response to your comments about my Sarabande - I'm extremely pleased you liked it. I've been having big problems recently with my music and some serious confidence issues, wondering whether I'm actually getting anywhere, or should I just give up - and so on - so hearing from you that there's a visible improvement is a massive booster.
As for the logic behind my choices; I wrote the A section originally as an exercise sentence, then once I'd harmonised it I thought that this might be suited to a Sarabande, and thought I'd try and continue it. The main motifs I developed were the initial rhythmic figure (1/4, 1/8 1/8, 1/4) and the bass pattern from the sequence in the A section. The form thus far of the devlopment was a breif recap of the main motif, before going into a two bar sequence involving seconday dominants. Again, I use the dorian idea of Major IV and Minor v, continuing that theme from the sequence in the A section. What I have concludes with a 2 bar cadential idea (utilising both motifs) and a perfect cadence on V.
From here I am unsure as to where to go, and any suggestions would be most appreciated. I'd be interested to hear what you found 'odd' about that harmony? If it was odd as in unpleasent then perhaps you could tell me a bit more? If odd as in unexpected then I'm very happy indeed.
Expect my exercises soon
I'm on study leave for exams so have lots of time to kill.
Mark