Harmonizing Melodies: Process Flashcards
1
Q
some helpers that you should use
A
- chord grid
- add in the note names for the key
- has the chords and the chord tone choices, then write out the names
- this helps give you the correct notes to choose from
- flow chart
- I-ii or IV-V-I
- – remember the embedded I-V-I and I-IV-I tonic phrases
2
Q
writing with a given line
A
- identify the key and mode & write in the melody line scale degrees for each note. sing/play through the line. write in the grid
- look at the potential harmonies for the beginning and ending notes. write in the bass notes to create potential harmonies and cadence
- examine the middle portion. use phrase-pattern thinking, plan the shape and motion content of the bass line. watch for steps, skips, and leaps in the given line
- write in the notes for your bass line. label harmonies as you write. try to make the harmonies flow in a logical order
- add in the alto and tenor parts. be mindful of the correct doublings. watch out for parallel and hidden fifths/octaves as you go. carefully consider your approach to perfect intervals and resolves tendency tones correctly
3
Q
note
A
- this requires patience and practice
- it will not go smoothly the first time. if it does, you were lucky, try again
- this is a rewarding skill to master. it will allow you to be able to write your own music and harmonize it
4
Q
given a melody line, it’s best to play or sing it first in either solfege or scale-degree numbers
A
- true
5
Q
writing the scale-degree numbers over the pitches of the melody is helpful in planning chord selections for the _______
A
- harmony
6
Q
when working with melodies, do you need to only work from “left to right”?
A
- no
7
Q
complete the flow chart of the chord progression below, answering with Roman numerals
I [?] [?] [?]
A
- IV, V, I
8
Q
a chord grid can be a quick and useful reference. generally, when it comes to doubling pitches of a chord, it’s best to double the root and avoid doubling the ________
A
- 3rd
