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Have you ever noticed how some songs feel like a delicious sandwich, with matching pieces on the outside and a tasty surprise in the middle?
Musicians use patterns to build songs so they are fun to sing and easy to remember.
How do we name these song patterns?

The Song Map

In music, the recipe or shape of a song is called its musical form.
We give each tune a letter name: the first tune is A, and when a totally new tune comes along, we call it B.
What does this sound like in a song you already know?

Singing Deck the Halls

In AABA form, you sing the main melody two times, switch to a new tune called the bridge, and then finish with your main melody.
Let's look at the four lines in the holiday favorite Deck the Halls.
Lines 1, 2, and 4 use the exact same tune, while line 3 jumps up to give our ears a fresh surprise!