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SESSION 1 - CREATING CHARACTERS | The Facts
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Music Element 1.2 Super Mario Version 1 1.3 Super Mario Version 2
SESSION 1 - CREATING CHARACTERS | The Facts
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Task!
Write an extended response discussing the similar and contrasting qualities that you have found.
Which version did you prefer and why?
SESSION 1 - CREATING CHARACTERS | The Facts
Intervals
The distance between pitches are called Intervals. In their simplest form, we can consider them as Steps and Leaps.
Pitches that move up or down a tone or semitone are ‘stepping.’ The gap between the pitches is small and this allows for a smooth melody.
1.4 Legend of Zelda – Overworld
Listen to this excerpt and see if you can hear the stepping down in the left hand
How often does it step down?
1.5 Super Mario Bros - Theme
Pitches that move up or down, with many tones in between, are ‘leaping’ and the resulting melody jumps from pitch to pitch.
Can you hear the melody leap in this excerpt? How often?
Occasionally
Often
Each note
Each bar
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Melodic Contour
Stepping and leaping melodies have different melodic contours or shapes. Melodic contours also have direction. Some may be descending, some ascending and some staying in a similar direction.
Descending
Example 1.6: Opening bars of ‘Epona’s Song’
TASK!
Notate the descending melodic contour of this excerpt. You can use traditional note values or graphic notation
Ascending
Example 1.7: Opening bars of ‘Sarias song’
TASK!
Now notate the descending melodic contour of this excerpt. You can use traditional note values or graphic notation
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TASK!
Listen to these excerpts and draw the melodic contour of the melodies in red pen above the stave. The rhythm has been supplied to help you work it out!
Example 1.8: Zelda’s Lullaby
Example 1.9: Song of Storms
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SESSION 1 - CREATING CHARACTERS | The Main EventFROM BOOK PAGE 11Composition Activity - Video Game Characters
In games, we have heroes, heroines, warriors, villains, wizards, healers, aliens, pranksters and champions. These characters always have their own theme that you hear when they are on screen or in play. Their theme can vary depending on their surroundings or scenes. It all depends on the game play and storyline.In this project, you will create a series of character themes from a game you have imagined. Later in GameComposer you will be able use these themes when learning about compositional devices.
1. What is the title of your video game?
2. Choose 4 characters.
Write their names and a brief description of what kind of character they are:
Name Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
3. Explain the main objective / storyline of the game.
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4. Draw a picture of each character and describe the music that will go with each one:
Words to describe the music:
Instruments and/or voices you will use:
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SESSION 1 - CREATING CHARACTERS | The Main Event
Words to describe the music:
Instruments and/or voices you will use:
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SESSION 1 - CREATING CHARACTERS | The Main Event
Words to describe the music:
Instruments and/or voices you will use:
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SESSION 1 - CREATING CHARACTERS | The Main Event
4. Draw a picture of each character and describe the music that will go with each one:
Words to describe the music:
Instruments and/or voices you will use:
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Q1. The term PITCH refers to:A. how high or low the sound is.B. how fast or slow the sound is.C. how short or long the sound is.D. how rough or smooth the sound is.
Q2. The term TEXTURE refers to:A. how loud or soft the sound is.B. how rough or smooth the sound is.C. the layers of sounds. D. how high or low the sound is.
Q3. The term TIMBRE refers to:A. how the music is put together.B. the layers of sound.C. how short or long the sound is.D. the quality of the sound.
Q4. A LEITMOTIF is:A. a stand-alone piece of music used in a cinematic shot.B. a short theme representing a person, place or object.C. the structure of a piece of music.D. a continuous melody repeated in a scene.
STAGE 3: the quiz
Q5. A stepping interval is:A. a large gap between two pitches.B. a small gap between two intervals.C. a rhythmic pattern in music.D. a character theme.
Q6. A leaping interval is:A. a small gap between two pitches.B. an instruction to get louder.C. a large gap between two pitches.D. a short note followed by a long note.
Q7. An ascending melodic contour moves:A. downwards.B. straight across.C. diagonal.D. upward.
Q8. A descending melodic contour moves:A. downwardsB. straight acrossC. diagonalD. upward
Circle your answers or take the quiz online
SESSION 1 - CREATING CHARACTERS | The Quiz
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Reflections:
1. How successful do you think your composition captured your intentions as a composer?
2. What skills do think you would need as a Video Game Composer?
SESSION 1 - CREATING CHARACTERS | Reflections
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