Session 5 Using chords to write an accompaniment

Session 5 Using chords to write an accompaniment

RECAP: CHOOSING CHORDS FOR A MELODY. . . CHOR C major DI . . . CHOR F major D IV . . . . CHOR G major DV . . .

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Let's re-write this phrase as a duet with 2 lines. . . C F C G C F G C If we played the chords just as they are like this, it wouldn't sound very interesting. .

Let's take the Tonic (home note) from each chord. . . C F C G C F G C

C F C G C F G C The 2 nd part now has it's own melody! You could even play this duet as 2 flutes.

Let's fill in the big leaps between the notes in the 2 nd line. . . C F C G C F G Go to page 18 in workbook! C

Let's fill in the big leaps between the notes in the 2 nd line. . . C F C G C F G Go to page 19 in workbook! C

Using the tonic notes from the chords, we have written a second melody line that fits well with the original tune!

Let's help eachother write out our tunes.

'Student 1 ' has chosen Old Mac. Donald C F C C G C

Copy this into your blank manuscript at the back of your workbook. C F C C Let's write in the tonic notes for the 2 nd line. . G C

This works! But let's make the 2 nd part more fun to play. . .

Giving the second line more notes

'Student 2' has chosen etc. . .

During the next session, you will need your tune notated with both parts. Please send to me before the beginning of the session. It should look something like this: ORIGINAL MELODY THE 2 ND PART COMPOSED FROM THE CHORDS AND TONIC NOTES