How to Harmonize a Melody - Music Theory

The video tutorial explains how to harmonize a melody by identifying chords in the key of E flat major. It covers the differentiation between harmony and inessential notes, and explores various chord progressions and cadences. The tutorial provides practical examples and encourages experimentation to find suitable chord progressions for a given melody. It concludes with an invitation for further personalized learning.

What is the key of the melody discussed in the video?

• C major

• E flat major

• G minor

• A flat major

Which chords are considered primary chords in a major key?

• Chords 2, 3, and 6

• Chords 3, 5, and 7

• Chords 1, 4, and 5

• Chords 2, 4, and 6

What is an inessential note?

• A note that belongs to the chord

• A note that is always a harmony note

• A note that does not belong to the chord

• A note that is always a passing note

Which chord could be used if G and E flat are harmony notes?

• Chord 1

• Chord 3

• Chord 7

• Chord 2

What should be considered when deciding how quickly chords should change?

• The key of the piece

• The number of notes

• The number of bars

• The tempo of the piece

What is the effect of using a faster harmonic rhythm?

• It increases the frequency of chord changes

• It makes the music sound more static

• It creates a slower tempo

• It decreases the number of chords used

What is a perfect cadence?

• A progression from chord 5 to 1

• A progression from chord 4 to 1

• A progression from chord 5 to 6

• A progression from chord 1 to 5

Which cadence sounds like a musical question mark?

• Interrupted cadence

• Plagal cadence

• Imperfect cadence

• Perfect cadence

What is the role of cadences in music?

• To create musical phrases

• To determine tempo

• To create harmony

• To establish rhythm

Which chord progression is an example of a plagal cadence?

• Chord 2 to 5

• Chord 5 to 1

• Chord 4 to 1

• Chord 1 to 5