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Lesson 61 of 84 ยท Melody

Partner Melody Activity (Part 2)

Learn about partner melody activity (part 2): improvise a melody over a given chord progression

What You'll Learn

Try composing a melody using just five notes of the C major pentatonic (C-D-E-G-A). You will be surprised how musical it sounds.

1

Improvise a melody over a given chord progression

2

Recognize pentatonic melodies by ear

Notes on the Staff

E4
D4
C4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does 'conjunct motion' mean in melody?