Learn how to write a canon by diminution. In a canon by diminution one part begins then the second part follows on several beats or bars behind using the same pitch as the first part but presented in notes of half the value. This lesson demonstrates what this looks and sounds like by working an example and covering the issues the challenge raises for melodic, rhythmic and harmonic design. This video is useful for anyone wanting to understand canon techniques and for anyone wanting to write canon or counterpoint.

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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to canon by diminution
0:43 - What does diminution mean?
1:50 - Writing the opening
5:12 - Upper part diminution
11:25 - Harmonic thought
13:28 - Playing the composed canon
13:53 - Conclusion

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