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Lesson 55 of 84 ยท Melody

Contour Drawing Activity (Part 2)

Learn about contour drawing activity (part 2): transpose a melody to a different key

What You'll Learn

Augmentation slows a melody down by doubling note values. Diminution speeds it up by halving them. Both transform the character.

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Transpose a melody to a different key

2

Identify motifs in famous compositions

Notes on the Staff

A4
B4
C5
A4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a counter-melody?