Code Parsons
The code Parsons , invented in 1975 by Denys Parsons, is a system very simplified of musical Notation intended for the indexing of melodies. It uses only three signs: the letters U , D and R , respectively for Up , Down and Repeat . A note is written U if it is higher than the preceding one, D if it is lower, R if it is same level. An optional asterisk can represent the first note.
A musical Phrase written codes Parsons of it is obviously very ambiguous and can be read of an infinity in ways. However, this method of writing is very accessible to not-musicians and allows, using a suitable Database, to easily identify a piece among a great number.
It is the end which a site works towards as Musipedia which proposes, in addition to the code Parsons, two other modes of research: the reconstitution of the first notes of the piece on a keyboard or even the recording of your voice or your whistled interpretation.
As example, try to guess the piece which hides behind the sentence below then subject it to the sagacity of Musipedia: Melody contour
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* RRURURUDDRUDD
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