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Melody over chords
A melody has shape and timing, not just a collection of scale notes. A small phrase can cross several chords if you notice where it lands, where it leans, and when it leaves space.
Start here
A small exercise
Sing a three-note phrase before finding it on the guitar. Play it over one chord, then change only its final note when the harmony moves.
Questions to explore
- What notes can I play over these chords?Choose guitar melody notes over changing chords by starting with chord tones, then using nearby notes for movement and tension.
- How to write a melody over chords on guitarWrite a guitar melody over chords with a short motif, clear landing notes, and a second phrase that changes the idea.
- How to solo over chord changes on guitarMake a guitar solo follow chord changes with target notes, repeated motifs, and space between phrases.