Antecedent and Consequent Phrases - Music Composition

The video tutorial explains the concept of musical phrases, focusing on the idea of questioning and answering phrases, also known as antecedent and consequent phrases. It highlights the importance of organizing music into phrases and provides an example of a 2-bar phrase in G major. The tutorial guides viewers on how to create an answering phrase by using similar material and developing musical ideas with variation and independence. It encourages composers and improvisers to think about phrases in pairs to create a sense of completion and coherence in their music.

What role does the tonic play in musical phrases?

Discuss the importance of rhythm in creating musical phrases.

How can changing the rhythm of a phrase affect its musicality?