More than a Melody

A Small Job Don’t worry if your job is small and your rewards are few. Remember that the mighty oak was once a nut like you. Listen to version 1 of this song. Sing along. Sing along to version 2.

Vocabulary Melody – “A Small Job” is a song with a simple melody. When you hear a melody, you hear only one pitch at a time. Harmony can occur when two or more different pitches sound at the same time. Ostinato – a repeated rhythm or melody pattern.

Ostinatos for “A Small Job” 1 2 3 4 5 Each of these rhythms is a different ostinato; they will create harmonies when played along with “A Small Job.”

Create Your Own Create your own rhythmic ostinatos to play along with “A Small Job.” Create one with longer durations, and one with shorter durations.