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Violinist, composer and producer Behnam Arzaghi (Soundcloud) explores two questions with a university audience: what is melody, and what makes a good one?

Behnam began playing violin at 6, writing and performing at 12, debuted solo with orchestra at 13, and premiered a violin concerto and had the Austin Symphony perform his works by 17. He's studied music at the Colburn School and the University of Houston, composed for film, played with Austin artists, and teaches music. He also graduated in Computer Science and Physics, and teaches yoga and rock climbing.

Melody is the most important aspect of a song. To answer what it is, Behnam takes us through western classical music theory and history, explaining harmony, counterpoint,  ... 

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musicmelodyviolinclassicalcomposition