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Get the songwriters in your class started early with an engaging music composition activity. After experimenting with an existing melody, class members improvise in a given range of notes and create their own melodies.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring into a band or orchestra class, and see how different the melodies sound on various instruments
- Compose groups with musicians from different sections to create ensembles
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a basic knowledge of music theory, including an ability to read music and play music on an instrument
Pros
- Scaffolds well into creative work
Cons
- None