Free Composition: Extending ideas

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Making more of melodies

I can extend a melody to create a short section of a composition.

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Developing chord progressions

I can use harmonic devices to develop a chord progression.

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Making more of rhythmic ideas

I can create longer phrases of material by developing small rhythmic ideas.

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Exploring texture and timbre

I can change texture and timbre to create contrast in repeated sections of music.

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1 Video

Thinking about structure

I can plan for and create developed and contrasting sections in a free composition.

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