I would've done New Animal.

For those who care...

1. The beginning melody uses which scale?
a. major scale
b. natural minor scale
c. melodic minor scale
d. harmonic minor scale

2. the first three chords of the verse are:
a. I IV V
b. I III IV
c. I V IV
d. I III IV

3. In the prechorus, the first 3 bass notes are what scale degrees?
a. 6 3 4
b. 1 4 5
c. 5 4 3
d. 1 3 5

4. The octaves leading into the chorus are what scale degrees?
a. 1 2 b3 4
b. 6 1 2 b3
c. 1 b3 4 5
d. 4 5 6 #7

5. At the end, the main progression modulates. What does it change to?
a. VI III IV
b. V III IV
c. I III IV
d. IV II I

6. What is the interval in the vocal melody skip (from life to beautiful)?
a. minor 6th
b. major 6th
c. perfect 8th
d. minor 3rd

7. What scale degree does the melody end on at the very end of the song?
a. 1
b. 5
c. 4
d. 3

MyFoot, it sounds like you're doing some pretty cool stuff. I could use some Theory in my belt. Just a practical question here though, have you found your knowledge of music theory thus far to be of any help when/if you're trying to write songs or I dunno...better...uh...IS IT WORTH IT?

BASIC theory knowledge, which you can get from a semester or two of music theory class, can be helpful for writing music. Other than that, you don't really need much other than your ear and some inspiration.

I'd say yes. I mean, there is a whole other class called composition, but Theory is a pre-requisite, that's why I'm taking it. Also, cause I wanted to learn my theory. I just find things a lot easier in an organized lesson/class than self learning.

In short, yes, I'd say it's helped with my composition and guitar playing as a whole. Sax playing too, but I don't take that as serious, I only play it for school.

I took a "theory through composition" class last year for two semesters, and while I don't use most of the stuff I learned, it definitely helped my songwriting.