Use the notes you have learned to create an original melody. Why original? Copyright. It matters. Include the following in your melody: at least 12 pitches long at least four different pitches To share your melody, perform it using a virtual or real instrument. Record the video or audio of yourself playing your melody. How do you protect your original work? Say your name at the beginning of your recording. Part Two—Reflection Once you have created your melody, use your music vocabulary to describe your creative process. Explain how you decided which pitches to use. Explain how you decided how long to hold each pitch. Describe your favorite part of your melody.