Visualize and interact with different melodic contour patterns. Create your own melodies and see their contour representation in real-time.
Click on any contour type to visualize it and load example notes.
Notes consistently rise in pitch, creating an uplifting feeling.
Notes consistently fall in pitch, creating a calming or somber feeling.
Rises then falls, creating a sense of climax and resolution.
Falls then rises, creating tension followed by release.
Remains on or near the same pitch, creating a stable feeling.
Moves up and down multiple times, creating a flowing, lyrical feel.
Sharp, angular changes in pitch, creating tension and excitement.
Unpredictable pitch changes, creating an avant-garde or chaotic feel.
Click on note buttons to build your own melody sequence (up to 12 notes).
Click on contour types to see visualizations and examples
Use note buttons to create your own melody
Click Play Melody to hear your creation
Adjust tempo with the slider to change playback speed
Melodic contour describes the shape of a melody through changes in pitch over time