Few candidates were able to represent the features of the given melodic/rhythmic patterns, modulate to dominant key and returned to the home key. However, some candidates only copied the given opening phrase and strayed off into some combinations of musical notes which had no relationship with the opening. In such responses, there was no modulation. The wrong responses made the candidates to lose substantial marks. In general, candidates performance was average.
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- Set the text below to a suitable melody. Indicate the tempo, phrasing and dynamics marks. Credit will be given for originality of the composition and proper alignment of texts to the notes.
Sing to me a song;
A joyous song of my heart,
Cannot wait to feel,
The lovely tune of your mouth.
Most candidates were unable to set the given texts to a suitable melody. Some candidates assigned two or more syllables to a single pitch, while some set the text without recognising their importance in the melody. Important text syllables were inappropriately placed on weak beats. These led to poor performance in the question.
- TWO PART WRITING
Add an independent flowing part below the given melody.
Many candidates demonstrated a poor understanding in two part writing. Candidates’ response to this question lacked independence in melodic curves/interest and harmonic interest; phrasing and alignment were poor and final cadence could not be spelt out. These led to poor performance in the question.
FOUR PART HARMONY
Harmonize the melody below by adding Alto, Tenor and Bass parts.
Candidates’ performance in this part was impressive. Although, some candidates showed poor understanding in the final cadential progression, phrase marks and alignment. Some candidates who were unable to do this lost enormous marks.
