REWIRE guitAR 

Learn

3.6 Low note melodies

  • Watch the walkthrough video.

 

Assignment

Goal: To (1) write in the counts in standard music notation and (2) use those counts to play the music notation using the correct notes and correct rhythms, and (3) compose your own melody using chord tones and passing tones

How to Complete the Assignment:

  • Exercises 1-6: Count and play the music with the backing track

  • Exercise 7: Make your own melody using chord tones and passing tones

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Compose

BASS LINE WRITING

Goal: To compose bass lines and kick drum rhythms, demonstrating your knowledge of how these two instruments interact

How to Complete the Assignment:

  • Exercises 1-3: Write out a bass line that matches the rhythm of the kick drum, plays the root of the chord every time the chords change (the harmonic rhythm), and has space between some of the notes by placing rests. Sections 2 and 3 ask to use leading tones

  • Exercise 4: Write out a bass line and a kick drum rhythm that match and follow the rules for the previous sections. Record the kick drum by hitting your palm against the body of your guitar, and use your finger tips to play the snare. Play the kick drum (your palm) on at least beat one and the snare (your fingertips) on beats 2 and 3