melodic contour graph

The notes of a pentatonic* (do-re-mi-sol-la-do'or C-D-E-G-A-C') scale will be designated by dot on a die (do=1, re=2, mi=3, sol=4, la=5, do'=6).

Students will roll their die 32 times plotting each roll graph paper. Following the graph, the students will sing, then play, the melody on a melodic classroom instrument such as a xylophone, recorder or piano. After "practice time", the tunes will be performed for the class.

With the music teacher's help, the graphs will be notated into standard music notation in 4/4 time (Each tone will be considered a quarter note. There will be 4 notes per measure for a total of 8 measures.)

Completed melodies will be recorded and linked to the teacher's webpage along with a photo of the composer.