Lesson with JediMaster

You forgot to identify what motifs were combined or at least verbally tell me so measure by measure. I can see for myself, but I want for you to do so for practice.

okay here goes
Measure 1:
Combined the first parts of motives 1 and 2, then added the second down of motive 2
again repeated the first part of the 1 and two motives and then took the down by scond of the second and last motives.
Measure 2:
took the down by second and the up by second of motives 1 and 2 then combined the rythm of motive1 with the intervals of the 2nd motive and up by third of the third motive.
Measure 3: combinations of different parts of motives 1 and 2
Measure 4: combination of 1 and two and rounding off :

hey,

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Originally Posted by JediMaster

okay here goes
Measure 1:
Combined the first parts of motives 1 and 2, then added the second down of motive 2
again repeated the first part of the 1 and two motives and then took the down by scond of the second and last motives.
Measure 2:
took the down by second and the up by second of motives 1 and 2 then combined the rythm of motive1 with the intervals of the 2nd motive and up by third of the third motive.
Measure 3: combinations of different parts of motives 1 and 2
Measure 4: combination of 1 and two and rounding off :

Ok, You are getting th idea much better. I want you to try again for a third time. This time make 2 or 3 good four measure examples. Also think about constructin a melody of your own with a about 2 or 3 motifs that we can use for the next exercise.

Here is the exercise you asked me to do.

I'm still trying tro conceive some adequate melody, though.

Ok,

Of all you attempts I liked this one the most when it came to what was visually going on with the combination of motifs. However, when it came to what it sounded like it was another matter. I do understand that the material was limited (which is part of the exercise) but in all cases think about your interval relationships when either constructing a melody, motif(s), or combining motivic ideas. You want the ear to be lead in a certain manner, and how the ear is musically led is up to you.

Think about this when constructin your own melody. Also, your own melody need not be of a grand creation. Something that uses various motivic ideas with attention to some rhythm and relationship between intervals. So, take your time and make sure you create something that you will want to work with.

Still working on a normal theme. it'll take some more time I'm taken up with other work. But I'l manage to post it I guess by the middle of next week. I hope you don't mind.

No problem.

here is a melody I made. I hope it meets your expectations

Well, its really not about meeting my expectations. Just as long as you've really thought about your melodic invention.

The melody that you created, are you fully satisfied with it? Are you pleased with the interval relationships and how the ear follows the line of music. Did you take advantage to specific stepwise motions, skips and leaps with careful attention to individual intervalic moments and overall presentation to the ear?

If you answer yes, then we can continue. I ask these questions because I want to make sure that you pleased with what you have presented so that you will have some enjoyment and gain a good understanding as we continue with the exercises.