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Which of the following melodies specifically starts with notes 5-1?
Which of the following melodies specifically starts with notes 5-1?
Which melody is noted for starting specifically on note 5?
Which melody is noted for starting specifically on note 5?
Which melody is an example that stays within one octave from 1 to 1?
Which melody is an example that stays within one octave from 1 to 1?
Which of the following songs has a wide range and includes the use of a pentatonic palette?
Which of the following songs has a wide range and includes the use of a pentatonic palette?
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Which melody is specifically known for starting on note 7?
Which melody is specifically known for starting on note 7?
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What is the first step in the process of recognizing melodies by ear?
What is the first step in the process of recognizing melodies by ear?
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Which technique helps to enhance your perception of a melody?
Which technique helps to enhance your perception of a melody?
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Which song is organized using only notes 1, 2, and 3?
Which song is organized using only notes 1, 2, and 3?
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How should you break down a melody to better understand it?
How should you break down a melody to better understand it?
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Which of the following songs utilizes notes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5?
Which of the following songs utilizes notes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5?
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What type of songs are listed to study the feeling of suspension of note 6 above note 5?
What type of songs are listed to study the feeling of suspension of note 6 above note 5?
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What is advised to do when you know the numbers of the whole song?
What is advised to do when you know the numbers of the whole song?
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Which song only has a melody going down to note 7 below note 1?
Which song only has a melody going down to note 7 below note 1?
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Study Notes
Recognizing Melodies by Ear
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The process of recognizing melodies by ear involves identifying the numbers of notes in a melody in relation to the tonal center.
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Start by singing the lyrics along with the recording, then hum the melody without lyrics, and slow it down to analyze each note.
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This method involves breaking the melody into small pieces, listening carefully, and determining the note number in relation to the tonal center.
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Finally, write down the notes in numbers, sing the melody using numbers along with the original recording, and play the melody on an instrument while singing or visualizing the numbers.
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The provided lists include songs organized by the range of notes they use.
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Example songs with only notes 1, 2, and 3:
- Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty
- My Father's House by Bruce Springsteen
- Are You All Right by Lucinda Williams (verse only)
- Mary Had a Little Lamb (children's song)
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Example songs with notes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5:
- Oh When the Saints Go Marchin’ In (spiritual song)
- Ode to Joy from Symphony no. 9 (L.V.Beethoven)
- Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton (verse only)
- Hot Cross Buns (children's song)
- Lightly Row (children's song)
- Jingle Bells (Christmas carol)
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Example songs with notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6:
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (children's song)
- London Bridge is Falling Down (children's song)
- Go Tell Aunt Rhody (children's song)
- Oh! Suzanna (folk song)
- Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan
- Stand by Me by Ben E.King (verse only)
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Example songs with a wide range of notes:
- Swing Low Sweet Chariot (spiritual song)
- Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
- Waltzing Matilda (folk song)
- Yankee Doodle (folk song)
- Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles
- Baby Can I Hold You by Tracy Chapman
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These examples provide a comprehensive guide to recognizing melodies by ear, offering various song examples and providing direction for analysis.
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This quiz focuses on the skills needed to identify and recognize melodies by ear. Participants will learn how to break down melodies, analyze each note, and relate them to the tonal center. Diverse examples of songs will be provided to help enhance this ear training technique.
