Minor Key Harmony - Music Theory

The video tutorial explains the complexities of harmonizing melodies in A minor, focusing on the use of harmonic and melodic minor scales. It covers chord construction in G minor, the importance of cadences, and strategies to avoid consecutive intervals. The tutorial provides practical tips for creating harmonious melodies and chords, emphasizing the need to adjust chords or melodies to resolve conflicts.

Why is it generally more challenging to harmonize in A minor compared to a major key?

• Due to the augmented second interval in the harmonic minor scale.

• Due to the absence of chords in A minor.

• Because A minor lacks a leading tone.

• Because A minor has more notes.

What is the primary reason for using the melodic minor scale when writing melodies?

• To create a more dramatic sound.

• To increase the tempo.

• To avoid the augmented second interval.

• To simplify the melody.

What is a common mistake when using chord 5 in a minor key?

• Using a major chord.

• Using an F natural instead of an F#.

• Using a minor chord.

• Using a diminished chord.

Which chord is often avoided in a minor key due to its augmented nature?

• Chord 3

• Chord 7

• Chord 5

• Chord 1

What is the role of the leading note in a harmonic minor scale?

• To create a sense of resolution.

• To increase the tempo.

• To simplify the melody.

• To add more notes.

What is the purpose of using cadences in harmonizing melodies?

• To increase the tempo.

• To create a sense of resolution.

• To add more notes.

• To change the key.

What is a common technique to avoid consecutives in harmony?

• Using more notes.

• Using contrary motion between parts.

• Using only root position chords.

• Increasing the tempo.

Why might you choose to use a passing note in harmony?

• To simplify the melody.

• To increase the tempo.

• To change the key.

• To add color and movement.

What is the benefit of using inversion chords in harmony?

• To simplify the melody.

• To make the music louder.

• To create a more balanced sound.

• To increase the tempo.

What is the effect of using a TS to pick a day at the end of a minor key piece?

• It changes the key.

• It makes the last chord major.

• It increases the tempo.

• It simplifies the melody.