Identify the C, G7 and F Chords
Identify and study the C, G7, and F chords used in the classic song When the Saints Go Marching In.
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Aura Lee with a Twist
Compose an original melody for the second half of Aura Lee while maintaining consistent note durations.
By Anton Boktor
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- 7
- Subjects
- Composition
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What students learn, and why they love it
Students practice creative variation, melodic contouring, and rhythm conservation. They love "twisting" a famous melody because it gives them a safe, structured playground to express their personal compositional choices without starting from scratch.
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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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