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[[Image:Melodybay.PNG|thumb|'''Melody Bay''' ]]
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'''Melody Bay''' is a part of [[Tadpole Pond]] in the game ''[[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.
|image=[[File:Melody Bay SMRPG.png|250px]]<br>[[Mario]] in Melody Bay in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
|greater_location=[[Tadpole Pond]]
|inhabitants=[[Toadofsky]], [[tadpole]]s
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|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, 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).
==Four songs for Toadofsky==
===Frog Sage's suite no. 18===
{{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]]}}
This is the first song that played for Toadofsky at Melody Bay. Mario must read the poster at the [[Frog Sage]]'s study before attempting to figure out the composition. 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]].


== Three Songs for Toadofsky ==
===Moleville Blues===
'''Frogfucius' Suite #18''':  
{{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}}
This is the first song that played for Toadofsky at Melody Bay. Mario must read the poster on [[Frogfucious|Frogfucious's]] island before attempting to figure out the composition. After playing the correct notes back to Toadofsky, he will reward Mario with the [[Alto Card]].
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]].


'''Moleville Blues''':
==={{conjectural|Monstro Town Star Song}}===
After saving [[Dyna]] and [[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, rewards Mario with the [[Tenor 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 are La, Ti, Do, Re, So, Do, Re, and Mi. Playing this song correctly for Toadofsky rewards Mario with the [[Soprano Card]].


'''Monstro Town Star Song''':
==={{conjectural|Mario and Toadofsky's Original Composition}}===
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]].
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.


'''Mario and Toadofsky's Original Composition''':
==Given items==
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 8 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.
There are three items found in Melody Bay and they are given by [[Toadofsky]] after helping him with his compositions:
{|class=wikitable style="text-align:center"
!rowspan=2|Item
!rowspan=2|Image
!rowspan=2|Availability
!colspan=2|Location image
|-
!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]].
|}


<br clear=all>
==Gallery==
{{Super Mario RPG}}
<gallery>
MelodyBay SMRPG-NS.png|Mario in Melody Bay, as seen in the Nintendo Switch remake
</gallery>


[[Category:Places]]
==Names in other languages==
[[Category:Super Mario RPG Places]]
{{foreign names
[[Category:Bodies of Water]]
|Jap=メロディ・ベイ
|JapR=Merodi Bei
|JapM=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
}}
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:33, October 11, 2024

Melody Bay
Melody Bay SMRPG.png
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[edit]

Frog Sage's suite no. 18[edit]

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

This is the first song that played for Toadofsky at Melody Bay. Mario must read the poster at the Frog Sage's study before attempting to figure out the composition. 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[edit]

“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 Song[edit]

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 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[edit]

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.

Given items[edit]

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

Item Image Availability Location image
Original Remake
Alto Card
RPG Bag.png
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[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

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[1][2] Melody Bay

References[edit]