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Project 2 - My Simple Melody

Listen to and follow the Ave Maria II Gregorian Chant above.

Essential Questions:
  • How does it resemble the music notation that we use now?  How does it differ?
  • What is the texture of the piece?  How many people are singing?  Are there any instruments?
  • If you were trying to notate the vertical movement of pitch (up and down) does this resemble something you would have come up with?

Resources
  • Timeline
  • Pope Gregory and the Dove

Outcomes:
Beginning use of Noteflight music notation software
Review basics of music theory (staff, notes, rhythms) @ MusicTheory.net
Compose an original 8 measure melody starting from one of the following templates: 

Project 2 Template

“Basic” Requirements: 
  • Compose an original melody
  • Title: PLastname - 2
  • Composer: Your First and Last Name
  • Sharing: “Site Members Can View and Make Comments on this Score”
  • 8 measures in length
  • Starts and Ends on the note “G”
  • Use only the notes G, A, B, C & D on the staff 
  • Use Half Notes, Quarter Notes, and Pairs of Eighth Notes
  • Use one rest at the end of the 4th measure to create a "Phrase"
  • Utilizes at least two "Dynamic" changes (forte = loud, piano = soft)
  • Uses the notes G, A, B, C & D
  • Uses the correct rhythm and rest combination
  • Browse and comment on another person’s score!    
Composer Tricks
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