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Lesson 60 of 84 ยท Melody

Retrograde Melody Game (Part 2)

Learn about retrograde melody game (part 2): identify the climax of a melody

What You'll Learn

Melodies can move by step (to the next note) or by leap (skipping notes). Stepwise motion sounds smooth; leaps sound dramatic.

1

Identify the climax of a melody

2

Understand phrase structure in melodies

Notes on the Staff

F4
A4
C5

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a melodic sequence?