The 7 Archetypes Of Composition©

Developed by Alejandro Jenné and Xavier Arreola

What are The Archetypes of Composition?

The archetypes of composition are building blocks, elements, frameworks, sounds, taken from the evolution of western music. Though they were influenced by the social, cultural and general consciousness of other times they are still the foundation of what makes today’s music.

They are paths that lead to the discovery of new musical expressions in improvisation, composition, and performance.

The archetypes of composition can guide you to integrate both the science behind your musical tastes and your expressive needs and desires.

THE 7 ARCHETYPES OF COMPOSITION:

I. THE ELEMENTAL SOUND/NO SOUND

II. THE WIZARDRY OF COUNTERPOINT

III. DYNAMIC CONTRASTS develop.  The GROUNDED BASS arises.  

IV. BALANCE

V. INSTABILITY, DISSONANCE IS CONSONANCE

VI. RHYTHMIC STRUCTURES and ROCKING

VII. BEYOND HERE