MELODIC DICTATION

 

Below are links to pages containing pitch patterns and melodies for dictation practice, and to a Powerpoint presentation on how to take melodic dictation.

 

MELODIC DICTATION PRACTICE

 

The following pages containĀ  melodies for dictation practice and downloadable examples.

Diatonic Melodies – stepwise (page 1)

Diatonic Melodies – stepwise (Page 2)

Diatonic Melodies with a few leaps

Longer Diatonic Melodies

Melodies with chromaticism

Longer Melodies with Chromaticism

 

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

 

This Powerpoint presentation reviews the steps for taking melodic dictation.

 

Preview (PDF)

ET-Mel dict

 

Powerpoint show (.ppsx file)

 

Powerpoint file (.pptx file)