Opus One through Four October 30, 2013

Writing a piece of music, no matter how short or how simple, was not something I thought I would ever be capable of doing.  And yet, for my music theory class, I have now written four little ditties, about 8 bars each.  “Start with the melody and add some chords – think function,” said my teacher Trevor, or “start with a bass line and add a soprano counterpoint.”  These baby steps are jittery and surprising, and like a proud mother, I have recorded these little bits of magic on my iPhone to document, to revel in and to share with indulgent friends and family.   I wonder whether these steps might ever evolve into sure footing, or even whether they will be practiced.