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# Lesson 5 - Major Melody Focus Points

 [  Michael Palmisano @michael  ](/user/4/view)Sometimes the story is about the root. Sometimes the third. Sometimes the 5th. The best melodies combine elements of each chord tone, and you'll learn how to practice them in this lesson.

Jam Tracks:

1\. E Major Vamp

2\. G Major Vamp

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