Melody with Morrison

Years 7 to 10 music
Creative Class Music
Tags: Composing and arranging

Learn about composing melodies with master musician James Morrison

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Learning intentions

Your students will:

Lesson 1

  • explore role of melody and harmony in composing music
  • compose a simple story 
  • analyse the story you have composed
  • perform  your own composition. 

Lesson 2

  • explore the role of repetition, contrast and structure in a strong melody
  • analyse the components which make a melody successful
  • compose a simple melody 
  • reflect on your composition
  • perform  your own composition. 

Lesson 3

  • explore the role of structure in a strong melody 
  • analyse the components which make a melody successful 
  • compare the use of the same melody in four different interpretations
  • perform your own composition and 'Autumn Leaves'.
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James Morrison