Composing: Sequences

As you are composing your piece, you should consider using a sequence. You can create a musical sequence by repeating a short pattern from the melody using different notes.
  The pattern should be repeated at least once or twice, but may be longer.

   Here is an example of a sequence.  Notice that the rhythm pattern is the same, and also all three measures of the sequence have the same pattern of notes stepping up.

Here is another example of a sequence. In this sequence, the third part of the sequence has the same rhythm pattern, but the note pattern changes a little. 

When people listen to music, sequences create interesting patterns that are fun to hear. People like patterns!