theory melody

melody rule rythm

keep rythm simple and final not should occur on a strong beat. Duration is equal to or greater than the duration of the beat

melody rule leap

avoid augmented intervals, 7th intervals and anything greater than 8ths. Diminished may be used only if the melody changes directions by step immediately after

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when smaller leaps are used consecutively in the same direction, they should make a triad

harmony

every melody note should belong to the chord that is to harmonize it

contour

melody should only have one focal point

tendency tone

7 goes to 8 and 4 goes to 1

static

voices stays on the same pitch

oblique

one voice stays the same while another moves

similar

one voice moves by steps while another moves by leaps

contrary

voices move either towards or away from eachother

parallel

voices move at same interval

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