17.61One melody, five versions

Take a very simple melody.

Version 1 — literal

No changes.

Version 2 — rhythmic

Same pitches, new rhythm.

Version 3 — diatonic

Passing and neighbor notes.

Version 4 — chromatic

Approaches/enclosures.

Version 5 — personal

Use whichever tools sound appropriate.

Record all five.

This exercise is central to the course.