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|image=Melody Bay SMRPG.png
|image=[[File:Melody Bay SMRPG.png|250px]]<br>[[Mario]] in Melody Bay in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
|caption=[[Mario]] in Melody Bay in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
|greater_location=[[Tadpole Pond]]
|greaterloc=[[Mushroom Kingdom]]
|inhabitants=[[Toadofsky]], [[tadpole]]s
|inhabitants=[[Toadofsky]], [[Tadpole]]s
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario and the Incredible Rescue]]'' (2006)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
}}
}}
'''Melody Bay''' is a part of [[Tadpole Pond]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. It is home to the composer [[Toadofsky]]. [[Mario]] can play music here by jumping across on [[tadpole]]s. The bay has lines like a musical score, and the position of a tadpole when Mario jumps on it determines what note is played. From top to bottom, the notes are: Mi, Re, Do, Ti, La, So, Fa. Songs played in Melody Bay are always eight notes long.
'''Melody Bay''' is a part of [[Tadpole Pond]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. It is home to the composer [[Toadofsky]]. [[Mario]] can play music here by jumping across on [[tadpole]]s. The bay has lines like a musical score, and the position of a tadpole when Mario jumps on it determines what note is played. From top to bottom, the notes are Mi, Re, Do, Ti, La, So, and Fa. The notes are designed in the {{wp|clef#Treble clef|treble clef}}, and each note, starting with Do, is one on the {{wp|C major}} scale. Songs played in Melody Bay are always eight notes long.


Mario, [[Luigi]] and [[Toad]] briefly visit Melody Bay in ''[[Mario and the Incredible Rescue]]'' to retrieve one of the six [[Mushroom]]s from Toadofsky (called "Toadofski" in the book).  
Mario, [[Luigi]], and [[Toad]] briefly visit Melody Bay in ''[[Mario and the Incredible Rescue]]'' to retrieve one of the six [[Mushroom]]s from Toadofsky (called "Toadofski" in the book).


==Four Songs for Toadofsky==
==Four songs for Toadofsky==
'''Frogfucius' suite #18''':
===Frog Sage's suite no. 18===
This is the first song that played for Toadofsky at Melody Bay. Mario must read the poster on [[Frogfucius]]' island before attempting to figure out the composition. After playing the correct notes back to Toadofsky, he will reward Mario with the [[Alto Card]].
{{quote|Sounds. Laughter. Mirth. Revelry. Donuts. Reading. Dolphins. Relax.<br>-A few notes on my latest tune.|Sign behind the [[Frog Sage]]|[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]}}
The Frog Sage's suite no. 18, originally known as Frogfucius' suite #18, is the first song to be played for Toadofsky at Melody Bay. Mario can read the poster at the [[Frog Sage]]'s study or talk to the tadpole by the entrance to Melody Bay, who will give hints to other songs. The correct notes are So, La, Mi, Re, Do, Re, Do, and Re. After Mario plays the correct notes back to Toadofsky, he rewards Mario with the [[Alto Card]].


'''Moleville blues''':
===Moleville Blues===
After saving [[Dyna & Mite]] when adventuring to [[Moleville]], going back into the area that Croco destroyed reveals several workers. They will want to sing a song, and hidden in the lyrics are the notes to the Moleville blues song, which, when played for Toadofsky, earns Mario the [[Tenor Card]].
{{quote|Diggin' deep in the "MI"nes~ "DO"n't get much sun!~ I'm covered with "SO"il~ 'till my workday is "DO"ne~ I "RE"ally hate sittin'~ It's "LA"bor I choose~ 'cause then's the "TI"me~ To "DO" them old Moleville blues!~|A [[Mole (Super Mario RPG)|mole]] singing the Moleville Blues|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
After the player saves [[Dyna and Mite]] when adventuring to [[Moleville]], going back into the area that [[Croco]] destroyed reveals several workers. They want to sing a song, and hidden in the lyrics are the notes to the Moleville Blues, which are Mi, Do, So, Do, Re, La, Ti, and Do. When this is played for Toadofsky, Mario earns the [[Tenor Card]].


'''{{conjectural|Monstro Town Star Song}}''':
===Monstro Town Star's Song===
Upon Mario's first arrival to [[Monstro Town]], when he goes in the house where the [[Monstermama]] lives, upstairs is a [[Starslap]]. If Mario tries talking to it, it will dance a little bit and play a short song which sounds like the tadpoles at Melody Bay. This is the third and final song. However, the one thing that is different this time is the notes do not appear onscreen and Mario must figure the melody out by ear. Playing this song correctly for Toadofsky will reward Mario with the [[Soprano Card]].
Upon Mario's first arrival to [[Monstro Town]], when he goes in the house where the [[Monstermama]] lives, upstairs is a [[Starslap]]. If Mario tries talking to it, it will dance a little and play a short song that sounds like the tadpoles at Melody Bay. This is the third and final song. However, the one thing that is different this time is the notes do not appear onscreen, but there is a piece of paper to the left of the Starslap that shows where the tadpoles should be. The correct notes for the Monstro Town Star's Song<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/19980224202119/http://www.nintendo.com/snes/supermariorpg/itemst.html|title=Special Items S-T|publisher=Nintendo: Super Mario RPG Strategy|language=en-us|accessdate=September 15, 2016}}</ref> are La, Ti, Do, Re, So, Do, Re, and Mi. Playing this song correctly for Toadofsky rewards Mario with the [[Soprano Card]].


'''{{conjectural|Mario and Toadofsky's Original Composition}}''':
==={{conjectural|Mario and Toadofsky's Original Composition}}===
When completing all three songs for Toadofsky, he will ask Mario to compose an ending for the song. At this point, Mario can use any of the eight notes available to compose an ending for Toadofsky's song. The final song will be a collaboration of all three songs put together with Mario's composed finish piece. Mario can change this ending anytime he wants to.
When Mario completes all three songs for Toadofsky, he asks Mario to compose an ending for the song. At this point, Mario can use any of the eight notes available to compose an ending for Toadofsky's song. The final song will be a collaboration of all three songs put together with Mario's composed finish piece. Mario can change this ending anytime he wants to do so.
 
==Given items==
There are three items found in Melody Bay, and they are given by Toadofsky after Mario helps him with his compositions:
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!Original
!Remake
|-
|[[Alto Card]]
|rowspan=3|[[File:RPG Bag.png|center]]
|style="text-align:left"|After talking with the Frog Sage for the first time.
|rowspan=3|[[File:Tadpole Pond (Alto, Tenor and Soprano Cards).png|center]]
|rowspan=3|[[File:Tadpole Pond (Alto, Tenor and Soprano Cards) (Switch).png|center|300px]]
|-
|[[Tenor Card]]
|style="text-align:left"|After saving [[Dyna and Mite]] in [[Moleville]].
|-
|[[Soprano Card]]
|style="text-align:left"|After interacting with [[Starslap]] upstairs of the [[Monstermama]]'s house in [[Monstro Town]].
|}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
MelodyBay SMRPG-NS.png|Mario in Melody Bay, as seen in the Nintendo Switch remake
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=メロディ・ベイ
|Jpn=メロディ・ベイ
|JapR=Merodi Bei
|JpnR=Merodi Bei
|JapM=Melody Bay
|JpnM=Melody Bay
|Dut=Melodiebaai
|DutM=Melody-bay
|Fre=Baie Mélodie
|FreM=Melody Bay
|Ger=Melodienbucht
|GerM=Melody Bay
|Ita=Baia Melodia
|ItaM=Melody Bay
|Kor=멜로디 베이
|KorR=Mellodi Bei
|KorM=Melody Bay
|Spa=Bahía Melodía<ref>https://youtu.be/kPZYAXIwAoY?si=vwoUrjmED7u3ibRQ&t=1451</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/j2IPl6yJ2GY?si=RhfRZ1UVVn3KEAhW&t=4197</ref>
|SpaM=Melody Bay
}}
}}
{{Super Mario RPG}}
 
==References==
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Melody Bay
Melody Bay from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Mario in Melody Bay in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
Greater location Tadpole Pond
Inhabitants Toadofsky, tadpoles

Melody Bay is a part of Tadpole Pond in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. It is home to the composer Toadofsky. Mario can play music here by jumping across on tadpoles. The bay has lines like a musical score, and the position of a tadpole when Mario jumps on it determines what note is played. From top to bottom, the notes are Mi, Re, Do, Ti, La, So, and Fa. The notes are designed in the treble clef, and each note, starting with Do, is one on the C major scale. Songs played in Melody Bay are always eight notes long.

Mario, Luigi, and Toad briefly visit Melody Bay in Mario and the Incredible Rescue to retrieve one of the six Mushrooms from Toadofsky (called "Toadofski" in the book).

Four songs for Toadofsky

Frog Sage's suite no. 18

“Sounds. Laughter. Mirth. Revelry. Donuts. Reading. Dolphins. Relax.
-A few notes on my latest tune.”
Sign behind the Frog Sage, Super Mario RPG

The Frog Sage's suite no. 18, originally known as Frogfucius' suite #18, is the first song to be played for Toadofsky at Melody Bay. Mario can read the poster at the Frog Sage's study or talk to the tadpole by the entrance to Melody Bay, who will give hints to other songs. The correct notes are So, La, Mi, Re, Do, Re, Do, and Re. After Mario plays the correct notes back to Toadofsky, he rewards Mario with the Alto Card.

Moleville Blues

“Diggin' deep in the "MI"nes~ "DO"n't get much sun!~ I'm covered with "SO"il~ 'till my workday is "DO"ne~ I "RE"ally hate sittin'~ It's "LA"bor I choose~ 'cause then's the "TI"me~ To "DO" them old Moleville blues!~”
A mole singing the Moleville Blues, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

After the player saves Dyna and Mite when adventuring to Moleville, going back into the area that Croco destroyed reveals several workers. They want to sing a song, and hidden in the lyrics are the notes to the Moleville Blues, which are Mi, Do, So, Do, Re, La, Ti, and Do. When this is played for Toadofsky, Mario earns the Tenor Card.

Monstro Town Star's Song

Upon Mario's first arrival to Monstro Town, when he goes in the house where the Monstermama lives, upstairs is a Starslap. If Mario tries talking to it, it will dance a little and play a short song that sounds like the tadpoles at Melody Bay. This is the third and final song. However, the one thing that is different this time is the notes do not appear onscreen, but there is a piece of paper to the left of the Starslap that shows where the tadpoles should be. The correct notes for the Monstro Town Star's Song[1] are La, Ti, Do, Re, So, Do, Re, and Mi. Playing this song correctly for Toadofsky rewards Mario with the Soprano Card.

Mario and Toadofsky's Original Composition

When Mario completes all three songs for Toadofsky, he asks Mario to compose an ending for the song. At this point, Mario can use any of the eight notes available to compose an ending for Toadofsky's song. The final song will be a collaboration of all three songs put together with Mario's composed finish piece. Mario can change this ending anytime he wants to do so.

Given items

There are three items found in Melody Bay, and they are given by Toadofsky after Mario helps him with his compositions:

Item Image Availability Location image
Original Remake
Alto Card
Sprite of an item from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
After talking with the Frog Sage for the first time.
Toadofsky giving Mario Alto, Tenor and Soprano Cards after helping him with compositions in Tadpole Pond of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
Toadofsky giving Mario Alto, Tenor and Soprano Cards after helping him with compositions in Tadpole Pond of Super Mario RPG.
Tenor Card After saving Dyna and Mite in Moleville.
Soprano Card After interacting with Starslap upstairs of the Monstermama's house in Monstro Town.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese メロディ・ベイ[?]
Merodi Bei
Melody Bay
Dutch Melodiebaai[?] Melody-bay
French Baie Mélodie[?] Melody Bay
German Melodienbucht[?] Melody Bay
Italian Baia Melodia[?] Melody Bay
Korean 멜로디 베이[?]
Mellodi Bei
Melody Bay
Spanish Bahía Melodía[2][3] Melody Bay

References

  1. ^ Special Items S-T. Nintendo: Super Mario RPG Strategy (American English). Archived February 24, 1998, 20:21:19 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  2. ^ https://youtu.be/kPZYAXIwAoY?si=vwoUrjmED7u3ibRQ&t=1451
  3. ^ https://youtu.be/j2IPl6yJ2GY?si=RhfRZ1UVVn3KEAhW&t=4197