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Lesson 5 of 84 · Melody
Pentatonic Melodies
Learn about pentatonic melodies: improvise a melody over a given chord progression
What You'll Learn
Pentatonic melodies use only five notes and sound pleasant in almost any combination. Many folk songs worldwide use the pentatonic scale.
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Improvise a melody over a given chord progression
2
Recognize pentatonic melodies by ear
Notes on the Staff
G4
A4
G4
E4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What does 'conjunct motion' mean in melody?