A worked project brief: the source, creative direction and listening checks below show how to prepare this task.
Starting material
A 16-second recording of your own hummed melody, with two clear phrases and a quiet background.
Creative direction / prompt
Turn this hummed melody into a warm acoustic-pop song. Fingerpicked guitar carries the pulse; soft bass enters after the first phrase. Let the melody lead, with a relaxed, intimate arrangement and space between phrases.
What to listen for
Follow the melody through the arrangement. Check that phrase endings still breathe and the accompaniment supports the tune.
