They also know that the notes may be identified by letter names or numbers and that most songs are made of patterns. It may be helpful to review the melodic patterns in a familiar song as well as what a syllable is. Using only the first five tones of the major scale eg. The students need only paper and pencil. Review the directions that melodies may go.
Students choose a short poem that they like.
Establish syllables by clapping as the poem is recited. In 15 minutes or less, invent many, different, and unusual melody patterns with the first five notes of a major scale. Categorize all the patterns. Many - Total number of patterns invented. Different - Number of categories of patterns ie.