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Composition - How to Compose a Simple Melody

Submitted By: Dave Arsenault

Objective:
To compose an eight measure melody.

 

National Standards Covered:

4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.

 

Materials:

Composition Worksheet

 

Procedure:

Have students compose a simple melody following the steps outlined in the worksheet.

They can later enter their songs into Finale Notepad and hear what they sound

 

Assessment:

Students will be graded on the completion of their composition and the accuracy of their note naming and numbering as well as having measures that contain 4 beats.