How to Vary the Harmony for Repeated Notes - Music Theory

The video tutorial addresses the challenge of harmonizing repeated melody notes. It explores using diatonic and chromatic chords, providing practical examples with repeated E flats. Advanced techniques like suspensions, secondary dominants, and chord extensions are discussed to add color and interest, ensuring the music remains dynamic despite repetition.

What is the main challenge discussed in the introduction regarding harmonizing melodies?

• Composing melodies in minor keys

• Finding the right tempo for melodies

• Harmonizing melodies with repeated notes

• Creating melodies with different rhythms

In the key of C major, which chord can C be the root of?

• G major

• C major

• F major

• A minor

What is a diatonic chord?

• A chord that is always minor

• A chord that uses notes outside the key

• A chord that uses only the notes within a key

• A chord that is always major

What technique is used to keep the bassline moving in the example of harmonizing E flats?

• Using only root position chords

• Using passing tones

• Using only chromatic chords

• Using only diatonic chords

What is the purpose of using chromatic lower auxiliary notes?

• To make the melody faster

• To add color and interest

• To add rhythmic complexity

• To simplify the melody

What is a suspension in music theory?

• A note that is played in a higher octave

• A note that is played staccato

• A note that is repeated multiple times

• A note that is held over from a previous chord and resolves downwards

Which chord is used as a secondary dominant in the example provided?

• A flat major

• E flat major

• D flat major

• B flat major

What is the effect of using a 5-11 chord in the final cadence?

• It makes the harmony more predictable

• It reduces the number of repeated notes

• It adds a spicy and colorful touch

• It simplifies the harmony

What is a secondary dominant?

• A chord that is always diminished

• A chord that resolves to a tonic in a different key

• A chord that resolves to the tonic in the same key

• A chord that is always augmented

What is the benefit of using borrowed chords from the parallel minor?

• They simplify the melody

• They make the harmony less interesting

• They add a sense of predictability

• They add color and variety