# Making a Phrase Based on Your Motif Last year you explored the idea of using a motif to create a musical phrase.  This year you will take a motif, create a phrase, and then create a basic _Rondo_ format piece of music with an A-B-A structure.  Here’s what you will need to do to complete this entire assignment. 1. Write an 8-measure “Phrase A”.  Label it **A** somewhere on the music, like a Big Box number on sheet music. 2. Write an 8-measure “Phrase B” using the rules from the first page to make sure it starts on an appropriate note.  Also label it **B** as if in a Big Box. 3. Write the 8-measure “Phrase A”, changing it only to meet _The Final Phrase, The Final Rule_.  Label it **A**, or if you had to change it **A’** as if in a Big Box. 4. Write the whole composition out, all 24 bars, on the available space in the assignment. 5. Log into https://flat.io to convert your written work into a digital work. Doing so will help you find any errors you may have made, as Flat.io will not allow errors in counting. **Always log into Flat.io for schoolwork using your School-Based Google Account.** Correct your 24-bar theme on paper to match what you learned from Flat.io. Your finished product will be what you hand in on paper. **You will be expected to take a photo/scan of your work and upload it to the assignment in Google Classroom.** ## The Assignment [[Create A Full Theme.pdf|Download the Assignment Here]] ## Completing the Assignment Using Flat.io You may choose to write your music using an online notation tool called [Flat.io](https://flat.io). If you are planning on using [Flat.io](https://flat.io), first create a free account with your school Google account. When you create a new score, make sure you use the “Share” button and get the *Private Shareable Link* to save to your assignment in **Google Classroom**. ## Other Resources You can also create blank music notation paper using the [Customized Music Notation Paper Tool](http://blanksheetmusic.net/). ## Video Instructions <iframe width="600" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X4ulETpsYFM" title="Creating a Full Theme" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>