DIRECTION

(a)   is the movement of notes on the staff. The different directions create harmonious results/effects on the composition

What are the 6 kinds/types of melodic directions?

(a)  

Set of notes that moves upward and increases in pitch

• ascending

• descending

• repeated

• contrary moving

Set of notes that moves downward and decreases in pitch

• contrary moving

• repeated

• descending

• ascending

Set of notes that only stays in the same line or space having same pitch

• slurred notes

• tied notes

• contrary moving

• repeated

Set of notes going in opposite directions --ascending and descending

• repeated

• contrary moving

• tied notes

• slurred notes

2 or more notes of the same pitch, with the tie sign to indicate that the 2nd note is not to be played separately

• slurred notes

• tied notes

• contrary moving

• repeated

Groups of notes with a curved line placed over and under to indicate that they are connected or to be played together

• repeated

• contrary moving

• tied notes

• slurred notes