JAMB Music · Section 2

Elementary Composition

Section B: Elementary Harmony

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Official JAMB Music outline · Section B: Elementary Harmony

Contents / notes

  • Setting words to a written melody.
  • Recognition of suitable answers to given musical phrases.
  • Two-part free counterpoint.

Candidate objectives

  • Identify suitable melodies for given words and compatible, balanced or contrasting phrases.
  • Identify the basic rules of two-part writing and counterpoint.
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