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Lesson 52 of 84 ยท Melody

Augmentation and Diminution (Part 2)

Learn about augmentation and diminution (part 2): identify the climax of a melody

What You'll Learn

A melody in the major scale starts and ends on 'do.' In minor, it starts and ends on 'la.' This changes the whole feeling.

1

Identify the climax of a melody

2

Understand phrase structure in melodies

Notes on the Staff

D4
F4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a melodic sequence?