Melodic contour
The shape of a line: its peak, its direction and its landing.
- Category
- Melody and motive
- First taught in
- F.5 Steps, skips and three beats
- Theory cards
- Steps and skips (Foundation)
- The phrase (Foundation)
- The motive (Level 1)
In the lessons
6 lessons and 6 pieces where the Method teaches or uses it, in teaching order.
| Lesson | Lesson and piece |
|---|---|
| F.5 | Steps, skips and three beatsThe First Lessons, Op. 117 No. 3, Cornelius Gurlitt |
| F.6 | Grow louder and softerThe First Lessons, Op. 117 No. 4, Cornelius Gurlitt |
| F.11 | Let a second voice enterA Second Voice, written for the Method |
| F.12 | Shape three stepsThree Steps, written for the Method |
| F.13 | Carry sound and silenceLong Shadows, written for the Method |
| 1.9 | Shape a motivePractical Method for Beginners, Op. 599 No. 14, Carl Czerny |
In Musicianship
The units whose theory questions ask about it.
| Unit | Title |
|---|---|
| F.5 | Three beats |
| F.6 | Steps and skips |
| 1.9 | Intervals to a fifth |
Related ideas
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