Composing a Theme
Use the theme template to create your theme. Keep the instrument on Grand Piano. Use either the Bb or Eb key signature. You may change the time signature to 4/4 or 3/4. All parts should have a limited range. Aim for around an octave. The 4 lines should not intersect.
A strong theme is comprised of a melody and harmonies. The melody and harmony should match. The melody is not always necessarily the top voice.
Before continuing on to the next step, Mr. Lawi should approve your theme.
A strong theme is comprised of a melody and harmonies. The melody and harmony should match. The melody is not always necessarily the top voice.
Before continuing on to the next step, Mr. Lawi should approve your theme.
Arranging into a full band score
Copy and paste the lines from your completed theme into an instrument you want to perform it. After copy and pasting, you may need to adjust octaves.
Common groupings:
Soprano: flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, keyboard percussion.
Alto: flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, french horn, trumpet, keyboard percussion
Tenor: bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor sax, french horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium.
Bass: bassoon, bass clarinet, bari sax, trombone, euphonium, tuba
Common groupings:
Soprano: flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, keyboard percussion.
Alto: flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, french horn, trumpet, keyboard percussion
Tenor: bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor sax, french horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium.
Bass: bassoon, bass clarinet, bari sax, trombone, euphonium, tuba