Basic Elements: Creating Melody

Melodic Motion – Up

The second note can move up from the first note. Follow along with the music as you listen to the audio file. 

Headphones IconListen and follow along with the contour, or shape of this melody as it moves up and then down.

example of melodic motion

"Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"
Composer/date: Thomas à Becket, 1843