Creative Assessment

Compose an original 16-bar song either in a major or a minor key that has two flats or two sharps and write lyrics.

In the melody, use:

one minor or major pentatonic movement
some chromatic notes (half steps up and down)
a variety of intervals such as: M3, m3, P4, P5, m7
Create the chords using:

major and minor triads
a few seventh chords
one diminished or augmented chord
place the chord symbols above the melody
Rhythmically, use a combination of:

intervals
subdivisions
syncopated rhythms
downbeats and offbeats
apply tempo and dynamics markings
include a first and a second ending
Use staff paper or notation software to write your composition.

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