Lesson 5 of 84 · Composition
⭐ 30 XPWriting Lyrics and Melody
Variation form takes a theme and changes it multiple times: new rhythm, new key, new tempo, new instrumentation.
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Learn about writing lyrics and melody: compose in a pentatonic scale
What You'll Learn
Variation form takes a theme and changes it multiple times: new rhythm, new key, new tempo, new instrumentation.
Compose in a pentatonic scale
Layer an ostinato pattern as accompaniment
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What does 'da capo' (D.C.) mean?
Where you hear this in real life
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Stretch Challenge
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