Compose a Simple Song Structure with AI Support

Learn about musical structure by composing a short AI-assisted original song.

Teaching Context:
Designed for Year 5 to Year 8 Music students exploring song form and creativity.

Basic AI Prompt:
Write a short song about friendship with a verse and chorus.

Enhanced AI Prompt:
You are a young songwriter learning about music structure. Ask AI to help you write a short song with a verse, chorus and optional bridge on a theme like friendship, courage or nature. Include rhyme, rhythm and repeated elements.

Spice it Up (Optional Extension):
Use Soundtrap or BandLab to record and layer instrumentals with vocals.

Lesson Implementation:
Begin with a mini-lesson on song structure: verse, chorus, bridge. Students brainstorm a theme and use the AI prompt to generate a starting point for lyrics. In pairs or solo, they revise the AI output for rhythm and meaning.

Using tools like Chrome Music Lab, Soundtrap or real instruments, students set the lyrics to music. A performance or playback session allows for reflection. This activity boosts creative confidence and supports learning outcomes in composition and structure.

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