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Song writing competitionMelody/tune

Use any of these notes. The best ones will be in the chord you are playing at the same time. (e.g. if someone else is

playing C major, use C, E, G in your tune).

4 Chords: C = C, E, G

Am = A, C, E F = F, A, C G = G, B, D

Piano chords

C Major-

A minor -

F Major -

G Major -

You can play all 3 notes in a chord at the same time or play as a broken chord or arpeggio where

you play one note at a time

Guitar chords

C Major- (Bass = String 2, Fret 3)

A minor - (Bass = String 2, Open)

F Major - (Bass = String 1, Fret 1)

G Major - (Bass = String 1, Fret 3)

Task list Select 4 chords to use in your composition Choose an effective order for your 4 chords Create an interesting rhythm that the chords will be played in Add a catchy beat Compose a suitable melody/tune/bass-line that follows the chord structure you have selected

Change the chords used or chord order to begin composing your chorus Change the chord rhythm for the chorus Try to match the drum beat to the new chord rhythm Create a 2nd verse and chorus

Perform a solo part each as part of a ‘bridge’ section

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Section Chords & rhythm Melody/Lyrics

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