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Easy! The rule is to ensure that every melody you write includes the second and third options in that list (above). In other words, make sure that at least one non-harmonic note in your melody goes up to the unpredictable harmonic note, like we did over the Cmaj chord, by taking the 2 (D) up to the 3 (E).
- Is there a limit to melodies?
- What are the 3 types of melody?
- Is melody The main tune?
- How many measures should a melody be?
Is there a limit to melodies?
To count all melodies, all we have to do is to count all sequences of notes than contain a C. There are exactly 2,197 three-note combinations, out of which 1,728 don't contain a C. So there is a total of 2,197 – 1,728 = 469 three note melodies. Not bad!
What are the 3 types of melody?
- Color Melodies, i.e. melodies that sound pretty.
- Direction Melodies, i.e. melodies that go somewhere.
- Blends, i.e. melodies that use both color AND direction.
Is melody The main tune?
Melody is the main tune of a song; the outcome of a series of notes. Melody is regarded as “horizontal” because its notes are read from left-to-right, while harmony is “vertical” because the notes are played simultaneously (and therefore must be written vertically in notation).
How many measures should a melody be?
Decide how many measures you would like the melody to be. It's a good idea to start with 4 or 8 measures. It gives a nice balance, and is easy to work with when you start out to learn how to write a melody.
