Proverbs 27.17 Melody Shape Tool

Samples and Instructions: https://songs4god.net/P27.17MST_InstructionsPDF

Melody Shape Tool

Song Name: Section:

Melody Shape Analysis

Range — the note range and singability:

Shape — the visual structure:

Repetition — how certain elements repeat:

Rhythm — the prosody of the melody with the spoken cadence of the lyric:

Feel — the prosody of the melody with the lyric setting:

The “cry” of this song is … ?

About the Cry: Notice the high point in the example of the song Great Are You Lord with the examples found at the link at the top of this page. The chorus melody is elevated, then there's a top note during the chorus, a "cry". Good congregational songs – all songs – are more memorable with an elevated melody at the chorus and/or high point in another section of the song at the choice of the writer. Any other comments about this melody?