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Write down the a natural minor scale.

Build a chord on each note of the scale. Use only the notes found in the a natural minor scale. Each note of the scale needs to be a root note of a chord. Label the names of each chord.

 

 

 

Create a Four Bar Composition:

Step 1 - Compose the Melody.

Using the notes from the a natural minor scale, create a four bar melody for the piano, right hand.

 

 

 

Step 2 - Add the Accompaniment

Using the notes from the a natural minor scale, add an accompanying part in the piano, left hand. Refer to the chart Chords Built From the A Natural Minor Scale:

Try several different chords to hear which sound best accompanying the melody.