Music Fundamentals A Balanced Approach

WORKBOOK: MODULE 6

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Exercise 6.5—Class Exercise

Complete the melody using any of the rhythms shown in boxes above each exercise. A motive and the scale of
the piece are provided. To give the piece a sense of finality, end with the tonic note on a strong beat. Compose
two phrases, four or five measures in length. Sing or play your compositions, or ask your instructor to play them
for you.

Example: The completed melody is written on the lower staff.
Scale: G major

Note how the music repeats: each four-measure phrase begins identically. Notice how this repetition helps to
give the music cohesion.

1. Scale: F major

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