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Lesson 13 of 84 ยท Melody

Riffs and Hooks

Learn about riffs and hooks: improvise a melody over a given chord progression

What You'll Learn

A counter-melody plays alongside the main melody, creating texture without competing. Harmony parts in choir often serve this role.

1

Improvise a melody over a given chord progression

2

Recognize pentatonic melodies by ear

Notes on the Staff

F4
E4
D4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does 'conjunct motion' mean in melody?