This question is based on an arrangement of a song - Scottish Highers Music - Question 4 - 2022
Question 4
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:This question is based on an arrangement of a song - Scottish Highers Music - Question 4 - 2022
Step 1
Insert the time signature at the appropriate place in the music.
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The time signature for the piece is 4/4. This indicates that there are four beats per measure, and a quarter note receives one beat.
Step 2
At the start of bar 4, insert a note an interval of a 5th higher than the previous note.
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If the previous note in bar 4 is C, the interval of a 5th higher would be G. Insert a G note in bar 4 at the appropriate rhythmic placement specified above the stave.
Step 3
Name the chord presented in the box in bars 6 and 7. You may use letter names or numbers.
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The chord at the start of bar 6 is F major, or Chord I. Thus, in the box, write 'I' for Chord I and 'V' for Chord V, indicating the chords are F and C respectively.
Step 4
The key of the music is F major. Draw a circle around the tonic note in bar 8.
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In bar 8, the tonic note of F major is F. Draw a circle around the F note in bar 8 to indicate the tonic.
Step 5
Insert the missing notes in bar 11. The rhythm is given above the stave.
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In bar 11, according to the rhythmic pattern displayed above, insert the missing notes which may typically fill the quarter notes and rests as per usual notation, ensuring they align in rhythm.
Step 6
Transpose the notes in the box in bars 12 and 13 one octave lower into the bass clef.
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For transposing notes from bars 12 and 13 to an octave lower, switch the notes down by one octave and rewrite them in the bass clef, maintaining the rhythmic placement as indicated.
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