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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:

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