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The Briefing: Melody is the arrangement of single notes in sequence. Melodies can be simple, complex, or repetitive. Melody can move in steps, skips, and leaping motion. The harmony or chords of a song can lead the melody, or the melody can lead the harmony or chords. Melody is often the most recognizable part of the music. |
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In the Field: Listen to to the following clips of composition where melody plays an important role. How do these melodies make use of repetition, steps, or leaps?
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Testing Grounds: On BeepBox or Flat.io, create a one bar melody which is moving in mostly upward motion. On BeepBox or Flat.io, create a one bar melody which is moving in mostly downward motion. Repeat these steps over two and four measures. |
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Side Quest: -Create a motif to be used throughout the game or animation! |
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Industry Voice: If you like, listen to the following people working in the industry describe how to use melody.
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