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Lesson 5 of 84 ยท Melody

Pentatonic Melodies

Learn about pentatonic melodies: improvise a melody over a given chord progression

What You'll Learn

You can compose your own melody! Start with just three notes and make a pattern. Then add more notes to make it longer.

1

Improvise a melody over a given chord progression

2

Recognize pentatonic melodies by ear

Notes on the Staff

D4
C4
D4
E4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a melody?