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Set a melody to words

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

1. Select the Voice

2. Set words to Metre and Rhythm

3. Pitch the Melody

4. Add performance directions

Now see how  all this works by following the  model question and answer below.

Look at the model answer

6  EITHER...OR

(b)   Compose a complete melody to the following words for a solo voice. Write each syllable under the note or notes to which it is to be sung. Also indicate the tempo and other performance directions as appropriate.

The sun is warm, the sky is clear,

The waves are dancing fast and bright