Melody and Harmony Basics
Understanding how individual pitches create melodies and how multiple pitches can sound good together (harmony).
Key Questions
- Explain how two different notes played at the same time can create harmony.
- Design a short melody that tells a simple story without words.
- Analyze what makes a melody feel finished or unfinished.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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