Improvisation & Creative Musicianship
Improvise using the given note set.
Exercise 1: BASS LINE
Add a bass line below this melody using I and V only. Work in C major.
Constraints
- One note per melody note
- Use only chord tones
Your work
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Composition Prompt
Compose from the given constraints.
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Composition Exercise
Complete the exercise following the prompt and constraints. There is no single correct answer — see the rubric.
Name:Date:
Key: C majorTime: 4/4Clef: trebleDifficulty: intermediateCreative Mode
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Composition ExerciseQuestions 2–2 of 2
Page 2 of 2Exercise 2: HARMONIZATION
Harmonize this melody using only I, IV, and V chords. Work in C major.
Constraints
- Use root position chords
- End on I
Given melody
Your work
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Page 1 of 2Questions 1–1 of 2
Composition Exercise
Complete the exercise following the prompt and constraints. There is no single correct answer — see the rubric.
Name:Date:
Key: C majorTime: 4/4Clef: trebleDifficulty: intermediateCreative Mode
Exercise 1: BASS LINE
Add a bass line below this melody using I and V only. Work in C major.
Constraints
- One note per melody note
- Use only chord tones
Your work
Page 2 of 2
Composition ExerciseQuestions 2–2 of 2
Page 2 of 2Exercise 2: HARMONIZATION
Harmonize this melody using only I, IV, and V chords. Work in C major.
Constraints
- Use root position chords
- End on I
Given melody
Your work
Page 1 of 2Questions 1–1 of 2
Composition Exercise
Complete the exercise following the prompt and constraints. There is no single correct answer — see the rubric.
Teacher Guide
Key: C majorTime: 4/4Clef: trebleDifficulty: intermediateCreative Mode
Exercise 1: BASS LINE
Add a bass line below this melody using I and V only. Work in C major.
Constraints
- One note per melody note
- Use only chord tones
Rubric
- Bass supports harmony
- Steady rhythm
- Ends on tonic
Sample answer
C3 — D3 — C3 — C3 under I — V — I — I
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Composition ExerciseQuestions 2–2 of 2
Page 2 of 2Exercise 2: HARMONIZATION
Harmonize this melody using only I, IV, and V chords. Work in C major.
Constraints
- Use root position chords
- End on I
Given melody
Given melody
Rubric
- Correct chord function for each melody note
- Smooth voice leading
- Cadence on I
Sample answer
I (E over C) — V (D over G) — I (C over C)