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Definition: the arrangement of single notes in sequence.
Melody can be:
- Simple
- Complex
- Repetitive
Discussion points:
- Motive/motif
- Phrases
- Can often be the most recognizable part of the composition
- Moves by steps/skips/leaps
- Can lead the harmony or be led by the harmony
Examples:
Super Mario World - Overworld Theme |
William Tell Overture - Gioachino Rossini |
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart |
Activity:
- Write a string of notes where the overall direction is upwards (over 1 measure, 2, and 4 measures).
- Write a string of notes were the overall direction is downwards (over 1 measure, 2, and 4 measures).
Resources:
- Web-based Music Notation - http://Flat.io
- BeepBox (Chiptune Creator) - https://beepbox.co
- Bandlab (Web-based DAW) - http://www.bandlab.com
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