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Lesson 77 of 84 ยท Melody

Riffs and Hooks (Part 3)

Learn about riffs and hooks (part 3): improvise a melody over a given chord progression

What You'll Learn

Melodic inversion flips a melody upside down: every up becomes down and vice versa. Bach used this technique masterfully.

1

Improvise a melody over a given chord progression

2

Recognize pentatonic melodies by ear

Notes on the Staff

C5
B4
A4
G4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does 'conjunct motion' mean in melody?