ASSIGNMENT

The class project is for you to write and record your own four-measure melody in the key of C, using the C Major scale, in 4/4. Be sure to utilize the fundamentals we covered in this class. A recording made with your smartphone or demo created on your computer will work just fine.

I have supplied a chord progression for you to use (please download the Class Notes in the “Attached Files” section), and you can build your melody on top of that structure. I encourage you to upload your pieces to the project gallery throughout the writing process for valuable feedback from our class.

STEPS

Begin with the chord progression that I have provided in the key of C Major (the chord progression is written out in the pdf in the “Attached Files” section)
Use the C Major scale in 4/4 time to craft a four measure melody
Begin and end your melody on the note C
Use whole notes, half notes, quarter notes and eighth notes in your melody
Feel free to add interest to your melody using techniques such as passing tones and neighbor tones
Create a quick demo recording of your piece
Upload your audio track to the project gallery

I have created a Spotify playlist for this class. Listen to the class playlist here.

If you are not able to access the playlist please refer to the Class Notes pdf in the Attached Files section. In the class notes I have listed out the names of the works included in the playlist so that you can find them and listen to them e.g., on Amazon or iTunes.

I'm looking forward to hearing your melodies!

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DeVeor Rainey

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