tonica fugata version 15, technical status 2021
Fugue composition | |
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Fugue composition with numerous variations up to 8 voices | |
Any fugue scheme - narrow ranges, reversions, augmentations etc. | |
Fugue templates up to 8 voices | |
Graphic fugue construction kit to create or change fugue schemes | |
"Living" connection between fugue construction kit and notation |
Canon composition | |
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Canon composition (any number of voices) | |
Canon composition: Entering voices as reversion, retrograde, canon cancrizans | |
Canon composition: Entering voices at each interval |
Harmonics - composition | |
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Choice of presentation either as functional harmonics (T - D), interval theory (I-V) or Jazz harmonics (Cmaj7 - Gsus) | |
Automatic harmonizing | |
Analysis of harmonics, also in sections | |
Automatic cadence feature (with over 100 finished cadences by J.S. Bach and Max Reger) | |
Adding (partial) cadences, modulations; multiple options for the insert function | |
Comprehensive analysis information on the current cadence | |
All reversals, septchords and nonchords | |
Main and auxiliary functions | |
Secondary dominants | |
Modulations | |
Composition: Each voice can be the melody voice. Thus compositions for bass voices (ostinato) are possible! | |
Composition and variation: The vocal range can be restricted (for certain ensembles) | |
Dotted harmonization rhythm (important for harmonization in 6/8 time signature) | |
Voice duplication: Parallel voices at a given interval, for example for harmony singing | |
Pop music accompanying pattern for pattern orientated arrangements (all functions of tonica pop included) | |
Accompanying patterns up to eight voices | |
Different harmonization styles, for example Bach, Reger, Jazz, Pop, "neutral" style | |
Learning new composition styles using the Style Trainer - create your own style! | |
Several composition variations (prelude function) |
Analysis | |
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Automatic determination of important sections of the melody (phrases) | |
Harmonic analysis | |
Forbidden consecutives are displayed in the notation - also hidden consecutives on request | |
Modulations | |
Analysis of notation according to voice leading rules | |
Rule violations are displayed as error or warning |
Figured bass | |
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Realization of figured bass for multiple part harmonies | |
Four-voice figured bass realization optimized for keyboard players | |
Chords in close or distant position as desired |
General | |
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Note entry via PC keyboard, Midi keyboard, mouse piano, mouse cursor | |
Real modulations | |
Full integration of Jazz harmonics | |
Support of transposing instruments | |
Create your own score templates | |
Import and export in MusicXML, CapXML and MIDI format | |
PDF export | |
Composition wizard: Create a composition in just a few steps | |
Real Time Entry and Step Entry of melodies via your Midi keyboard | |
Import and export functions for new composition styles | |
Undo and Redo; multiple steps possible | |
Zoom function for monitor | |
Many options for variation: Variable interaction between voices | |
"First steps" - Introduction at program start | |
Mode "Tutorial": Animated demoes showing the most important functions | |
PDF manual available | |
Supports the capella-tune technology: Playback with historic or your own tunings | |
tonica fugata must be activated within 30 days after installation |