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Requirements: Create a C Major Scale using Finale NotePad

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Basic Assignment Option

Step 1: Using NotePad, create a C Major Scale document using three separate scales.
Step 2: For this assignment, you will need to add 6 measures.
Step 3: The first scale, up and down, should begin on middle C and each note should be a whole note.
Step 4: The second scale, up and down, should begin on middle C and each note should be a half note.
Step 5: The third scale, up and down, should begin on middle C and each note should be a quarter note.
Step 6: Make sure there are not extra measures.
Step 7: Listen to your scales.
Step 8: Submit the final product to your instructor via e-mail.

* Scoring Rubric *

Full Credit 3 scales used Whole, half, and quarter notes used Correct number of measures Submitted by due date

Partial Credit 2 scales used Only 2 note lengths used Too many or too few measures Submitted by due date

No Credit 1 scale used Only 1-2 note lengths used Too many or too few measures Submitted late

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Intermediate Assignment Option:

Step 1: Using NotePad, create a C Major Scale document using three separate scales.
Step 2: For this assignment, you will need to add 6 measures.
Step 3: The first scale, up and down, should begin on middle C and each note should be a whole note.
Step 4: The second scale, up and down, should begin on middle C and each note should be a half note.
Step 5: The third scale, up and down, should begin on middle C and each note should be a quarter note.
Step 6: Make sure there are not extra measures.
Step 7: Using the Smart Shape Palette, add slurs, crescendos, and decrescendos to all three scales.
Step 8: Using the Text Tool, insert the date underneath the composers name.
Step 9: Listen to your scales.
Step 10: Submit the final product to your instructor via e-mail.

* Scoring Rubric *

Full Credit 3 scales used Whole, half, and quarter notes used Correct number of measures 3 Crescendos used 3 Decrescendos used 6 slurs used Submitted by due date

Partial Credit 2 scales used Only 2 note lengths used Too many or too few measures 1-2 Crescendos used 1-2 Decrescendos used 1-5 slurs used Submitted by due date

No Credit 1 scale used Only 1-2 note lengths used Too many or too few measures 1 Crescendo used 1 Decrescendo used 1-4 slurs used Submitted late

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Advanced Assignment Option:

Step 1: Using NotePad, create a C Major Scale document using three separate scales.
Step 2: For this assignment, you will need to add 6 measures.
Step 3: The first scale, up and down, should begin on middle C and each note should be a whole note.
Step 4: The second scale, up and down, should begin on middle C and each note should be a half note.
Step 5: The third scale, up and down, should begin on middle C and each note should be a quarter note.
Step 6: Make sure there are not extra measures.
Step 7: Using the Smart Shape Palette, add slurs, crescendos, and decrescendos to all three scales.
Step 8: Using the Text Tool, insert the date underneath the composers name.
Step 7: Add a dynamic letter marking to each scale, such as (p) or (f).
Step 8: Using the sharp and flat buttons on the Simple Entry Palette, make the second scale C minor.
Step 7: Listen to your scales.
Step 8: Submit the final product to your instructor via e-mail.

* Scoring Rubric *

Full Credit 3 scales used Whole, half, and quarter notes used Correct number of measures 3 Crescendos used 3 Decrescendos used 3 Dynamic letter markings used Second scale changed to minor 6 slurs used Submitted by due date

Partial Credit 2 scales used Only 2 note lengths used Too many or too few measures 1-2 Crescendos used 1-2 Decrescendos used 1-2 Dynamic letter markings used Second scale changed to minor 1-5 slurs used Submitted by due date

No Credit 1 scale used Only 1-2 note lengths used Too many or too few measures 1 Crescendo used 1 Decrescendo used 1 Dynamic letter markings used Second scale NOT changed to minor 1-4 slurs used Submitted late