musical interval activity

Editorial: The Gift of a Melody

Editorial: The Gift of a Melody

Last week, I set a goal to include one creative activity (composing or improvising) in every lesson – 22 total.

Here's a simple activity I used with my older students:

  1. Play two notes (I usually start on Middle C, then choose an interval that's accessible for the student). Name the first note.

  2. Have your student play both notes, then add a third. Then, it's your turn again.

  3. Play all three notes, then add a fourth.

  4. Continue taking turns, playing the melody and adding one new note each time until you come to a natural resolution (or you forget what you created!). (source)