ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces 13 phrase models that illustrate the essential harmonic, contrapuntal, and structural properties of the different eight-bar phrases commonly found in standard tunes. The phrase structure of standard tunes is fairly predictable. Phrase models are classified according to the differences in the melodic structure and supporting harmonies, it is important to stress that these properties are mutually intertwined. In the context of the prototypical phrase model, then, the exact location and type of harmonic departures is ultimately related to the design of the melody and the type of underlying chord progressions. Phrase models provide background harmonic frameworks for the tonality of standard tunes. Rhythmic modifications allow for different distributions of chords or harmonic progressions in relation to the underlying rhythmic and metric structure of the model. The overview of phrase models begins with the basic eight-bar progression. One of the characteristic features of the remaining phrase models is their more intricate harmonic and contrapuntal design.
