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2.14Level 1 — Melody only
Before harmony, learn the melody by ear if you don't already know it.
Do not memorize chord changes before you can sing the melody.
Find:
- phrase beginnings
- repeated shapes
- long notes
- cadence notes
Write the melody in scale degrees relative to the local key if helpful.