Aura Lee with a Twist
Compose an original melody for the second half of Aura Lee while maintaining consistent note durations.
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My Song
Write a 12-measure keyboard song in C Major with original lyrics, treble melody, and bass clef primary chords.
By Anton Boktor
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- Grades
- 8
- Subjects
- Composition
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What students learn, and why they love it
Students learn how to connect melody, rhythm, lyrics, and primary harmonic structures (I, IV, V chords) in C Major. They love this project because it gives them creative freedom to choose their own topic and write original lyrics while guiding them step-by-step through chord selection and melodic phrasing.
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Who wrote this activity
Anton Boktor
Orchestra, band & piano educator, Music Director since 1998 - his students, and even his dog, learn everything by ear.
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