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Melodic pattern

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In music, a melodic pattern is a repetitive pattern that can be used with any scale. It is used primarily for use in solos because, when practiced enough, it can be extremely useful when improvising.

Melodic pattern in C major.[1]

See also: Color (Isorhythm).

Sources

  1. ^ Berle, Arnie (1997). Mel Bay Encyclopedia of Scales, Modes and Melodic Patterns, p.9. ISBN 0786617918.