Where to use Non-Chord Tones - Music Composition

The video tutorial explores the use of non-chord tones, such as passing tones and neighbor tones, to enhance musical compositions. It provides techniques for embellishing harmony and creating melodic interest, while emphasizing the importance of understanding musical rules and creative application.

What is the primary purpose of using non-chord tones in harmony?

• To simplify the harmony

• To add rhythmic complexity

• To change the key of the piece

• To enhance the melodic interest

Which of the following is a characteristic of passing tones?

• They must move by step

• They must leap by a third

• They must be accented

• They must be repeated

What should you be cautious of when using passing tones in all four parts of harmony?

• It can make the harmony too fast

• It can make the harmony too static

• It can make the harmony too dissonant

• It can make the harmony too simple

What is the benefit of transforming a chord from 5 to 5-7 using a passing tone?

• It simplifies the chord

• It enriches the chord

• It changes the key

• It removes dissonance

What should be considered when resolving a 5-7 chord?

• The 3rd should remain static

• The 3rd should fall by step

• The 7th should rise by step

• The 7th should fall by step

What is a neighbor tone also known as?

• Chord tone

• Dissonant tone

• Auxiliary note

• Passing tone

When using neighbor tones, what should you look for in the melody?

• Long notes

• Repeated notes

• Accented notes

• Short notes

What is the effect of using accented and unaccented passing tones together?

• It creates a simple rhythm

• It creates a static melody

• It creates a dissonant harmony

• It creates a dynamic movement

What is the risk of overusing non-chord tones in a piece?

• The piece may become too fast

• The piece may lose its harmonic clarity

• The piece may become too quiet

• The piece may become too simple

What is the main goal when using non-chord tones creatively?

• To simplify the rhythm

• To increase the tempo

• To maintain harmonic clarity

• To change the melody