Step one is about isolating the melody and identifying whether it's in the high voice, middle voice, or bass.

In step two, after isolating the melody, play it on your instrument by itself to become familiar with its sound.

In step four, analyze the piece by looking at its form and shape, identifying where the high and low points are, and how they affect the melody.

When playing the melody without accompaniment, focus solely on it to avoid getting distracted by the harmony or technique.

Emphasizing different parts of a melody with varying techniques can enhance the power and clarity of the musical line you want to convey.

Singing while playing can help you feel more confident and understand where the notes are in the melody, and to strengthen your melodic playing, it's important to identify where you breathe in the music, as it helps form the line of the melody.

When analyzing the score, I notice that as the melody line ascends, it typically creates a crescendo, while descending lines taper off, which I apply to my vocal expression.

When playing a single note melody, it's essential to have refined control of touch, but bringing out and singing a melody through a series of chords requires even greater nuance and control.

Using a darker sound can make the pitch of the melody unclear, which obscures the melodic content of the line.