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M-I: Horizontal View

M-I: Horizontal View

Step or Skip Motion

In we analyzed music from macro perspective, the block structure of phrases. This time, in contrast, we'll see melody from a very micro level view like looking through a micro scope—analyzing two notes connections. 1. Melodic Progression This time we focus on the pitch changes on note connections. Ascend or Descend There are only 3 types of melodic progressions, namely,…
yuta
June 4, 2024
M-I: Horizontal View

Motif and Variations

1. Melody and Memory "What is a good melody?" is a simple question yet difficult to answer. It may vary depending on genres as well. But when thinking in reverse—what is a bad melody?—There's one criterion hitting on me: An unmemorable melody. As a matter of fact, there'd hardly be anyone making helter-skelter melodies even if they don't know music…
yuta
June 12, 2024
M-I: Horizontal View

Start Learning Melody Theory

1. What is Melody? First of all, I'm gonna check to what extent a music theory sees as a "melody". A is a horizontal sequence of single notes that we see as a single "line". Here's a famous nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down". In this case the upper part is regarded as a melody, while the lower part…
yuta
May 25, 2022