This short document discusses a division upon a ground, which is a musical form where a repeating bass line or harmonic pattern is played against variations in the upper parts. It explores the history of divisions and provides an example of a division composed by John Banister from 1679, with the repeating bass line notated. The example division demonstrates how the repeating bass line is played against variations in the melodic line.
This short document discusses a division upon a ground, which is a musical form where a repeating bass line or harmonic pattern is played against variations in the upper parts. It explores the history of divisions and provides an example of a division composed by John Banister from 1679, with the repeating bass line notated. The example division demonstrates how the repeating bass line is played against variations in the melodic line.
This short document discusses a division upon a ground, which is a musical form where a repeating bass line or harmonic pattern is played against variations in the upper parts. It explores the history of divisions and provides an example of a division composed by John Banister from 1679, with the repeating bass line notated. The example division demonstrates how the repeating bass line is played against variations in the melodic line.