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Lesson 46 of 84 ยท Melody

Melodic Inversion (Part 2)

Learn about melodic inversion (part 2): analyze the range and tessitura of a melody

What You'll Learn

Retrograde means playing a melody backwards. Combined with inversion, it gives composers four versions of one idea.

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Analyze the range and tessitura of a melody

2

Ornament a melody with trills and grace notes

Notes on the Staff

E4
D4
C4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is the climax of a melody?

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