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   This article discusses a useful approach to composing music. Information on the text by Alfred Blatter and some other useful books. Ideas for maintaining coherence in a composition. Places on the internet to find good discussion about classical music. The main rules for part writing, also called voice leading. Contrapuntal Variation as a
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