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Groovy Time

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Students compose their own eight measure melody in a D scale. Using a software program, they enter the half, quarter and eighth notes in the order they prefer. To end the lesson, they play their music for the class and critique their classmates.

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9th - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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