Violin /C ello

M elod y
Writin g Tas k

Task a 16 bar melody for violin or cello

1.Write
2.Use G major or any of the sharp keys
3.Start and finish on the tonic (key note)
4.Use 2 bar or 4 bar phrases and vary the rhythmic value
5.The melodic movement should be smooth and step-wise
6.The melodic range should be kept within the octave
7.Use ABAB or AABA as your structure
8.Add your own title and your name as the composer
9.Add performance directions (tempo, dynamic,

articulation)

10.The piece of music will receive a live performance in class

title

compos
er

tempo
G major
Key signature

dynami
c

Finish the 2/4 bar phrases on a longer note

value, and on the tonic or notes of the tonic
chord

A
A
STRUCT
URE
B
A

This is
missing
Articulatio
n
Time

Start and finish

on the tonic

16
BARS