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How Music Works 1 - Melody - Part 1
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The first part of a four-part Channel 4 (UK) documentary series presented by Howard Goodall, this episode covers melody and why tunes affect us so deeply. It explains how melody works in Western music with historical background and music theory.
HN people recommend the series as a good, approachable introduction to music theory with historical context.
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