The purpose of the study was to research melody cognition according to music training level and melody contours. Around 80 people were involved in this study. They were divided into two groups. The first group was comprised of people whose major was music, and the second was comprised of people who had taken piano lessons for an average of 1.3 years. During the study, they listened to 5 different children\'s song. The songs were classified according to melody. 1. Standard melody 2. Retrograde melody 3. Tonal lures Far key melody 4. Atonal lures with the same contour as standard melody. After the listening sessions, the differences between the groups were analyzed. The studies were measured and analyzed by T-examination and One-Way ANOVA statistical analysis. The results showed an obvious difference between the specialized group and non-specialized group with regards to melody cognition. The specialized group proved to react highly when they were given melodic patterns. As a result, it can be concluded that the identification of melody is connected to an individuals background. and music experience. The more experienced group formulated the structure of the melody, while the less experienced group was not able to do so. The cognition of a melody can be very different depending on an individual\'s personal character, but each unique interpretation is very useful. According to the result, contour can be considered as the most immediate source, as well as the most stable cue when we listen to music.