The stepwise motion can be explained by the existence of periodic energy barriers for relative motion between the longer and shorter tubes.

While fugal subjects usually use stepwise motion, this subject uses only the notes of the A major triad.

In a clausula vera two voices approach an octave or unison through stepwise motion.

If a leap occurs, it must be small and immediately countered by stepwise motion in the opposite direction.

- passing notes, which pass by stepwise motion from one note to another and fill the space in between.

The A theme is marked leggero in the clarinet and is mostly eighth notes in stepwise motion.

The music is melodically modal, and moves in a stepwise motion with repeated notes.

The flute, oboe, and bassoon introduce a joyful melody in stepwise motion as in the A theme.

In manuscripts with musical notation, the neume called the climacus dominates, contributing to the stepwise motion.

The next new melody, for solo euphonium, mixes many leaps with stepwise motion and repeated notes (IV).