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The row comprises all the 12 notes. |
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The choice of the interval leaps should be abundant. |
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From the basic form of the row are derived - according to the principles of traditional counterpoint - the inversion, the retrograde and the retrograde inversion. |
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Any of the 4 forms may be transposed to begin on any of the 12 steps of the octave (48 permutations = modes). |
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Any tone can appear at any octave. |
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Immediate repetitions of notes are permitted. |
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The rhythmic order is not fixed by the row, it is unlimited and free. |
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A chord has no function in the tonal sense. Chord tensions are not to be valued according to traditional principles and need no resolution. |
