Retrograde Inversion in Melody Development

This video tutorial teaches how to develop a melody using retrograde inversion, which involves creating both an upside-down and a backward version of the melody. The process is explained step-by-step, encouraging viewers to experiment with their melodies to achieve different sounds.

What is retrograde inversion in melody development?

• A method to speed up a melody

• A technique to play a melody in reverse and upside down

• A way to change the key of a melody

• A method to add lyrics to a melody

What is the first step in creating a retrograde inversion of a melody?

• Changing the tempo

• Adding harmony

• Writing the melody backwards

• Inverting the melody

What does inverting a melody involve?

• Slowing it down

• Playing it at a higher pitch

• Adding more notes

• Turning it upside down

What is the final step in the retrograde inversion process?

• Changing the key

• Inverting the retrograde version

• Adding lyrics

• Speeding up the melody

What is the purpose of trying retrograde inversion with your melody?

• To add lyrics

• To simplify it

• To explore different sounds

• To make it longer