Melody

A Melody is a line of single notes that move upward, downward or repeat. The melody is thought of as the tune of the song.

Here are some songs with famous melodies. Listen to each.

1. Happy Birthday:

2. Beethoven's 5th Symphony

2. Blue Danube Waltz, by Johann Strauss

3. Ode to Joy, from Beethoven's 9th Symphony

4. Super Mario Theme:

• Please make comments below about each melody. What do you think of the melody? What does it make you feel? Why do you think it has become so famous?