Chapter 70

Composing a Melody

Composition & Melody Writing

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Book3

Unit 17Composition & Melody Writing

Leveladvanced

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Examples

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melodic contourrangestepwise motionleapsclimax

Good melodies balance steps and leaps

After a leap, usually move by step in the opposite direction

Keep range within about an octave for singability

Build toward a climax (highest note), usually around 2/3 through

End on a stable note (tonic or 3rd)

{
  "contour_types": [
    "arch",
    "ascending",
    "descending",
    "wave",
    "static"
  ]
}

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