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Complete the melody

You will work through the task in the following sequence. Read through and understand these activities by following the links below.

1. Select the Instrument

2. Design the Phrases

3. Pitch the Melody

4. Add performance directions

Now see how  all this works by following the  two worked examples .

Look at the model answer

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(A)   Compose a complete melody for unaccompanied oboe or trumpet, using the given opening. Indicate the tempo and other performance directions, including any that might be particularly required for the instrument chosen. The complete melody should be eight bars long.

Instrument for which melody is written: ______________________________