Improvising Melodies over Harmony - Keyboard Harmony

The video tutorial focuses on keyboard harmony, starting with a chord scheme in C major. It covers improvising melodies using triads and inessential notes, emphasizing rhythmic independence and voice leading. The tutorial also explores varying musical texture and rhythm to create more engaging compositions.

What is the primary focus of the course as introduced in the beginning?

• Music history

• Advanced chord progressions

• Keyboard harmony and melodic design

• Rhythmic patterns

When creating a melody to fit a chord scheme, what should be the initial focus?

• Using notes from the triads

• Ignoring the rhythm

• Starting with a complex melody

• Using random notes

What is a key challenge when trying to create a melody that fits a chord scheme?

• Writing lyrics

• Finding the right tempo

• Avoiding notes that clash with the chords

• Choosing the correct instrument

How can one achieve rhythmic independence in a melody?

• By ignoring the chord changes

• By using a metronome

• By following the chord rhythm exactly

• By introducing rhythmic variations

What is the difference between conjunct and disjunct movement in a melody?

• Both involve the same note repeated

• Both involve random note selection

• Conjunct involves small steps, disjunct involves large leaps

• Conjunct involves large leaps, disjunct involves small steps

What role do inessential notes play in a melody?

• They create dissonance

• They enhance melodic flow

• They are used only in jazz

• They are unnecessary

Which of the following is an example of an inessential note?

• Chord note

• Root note

• Bass note

• Passing note

What is an Alberti bass?

• A type of chord progression

• A rhythmic pattern

• A melody line

• A broken chord pattern in the left hand

How can texture be varied in a musical piece?

• By using only root position chords

• By incorporating inversion chords and Alberti bass

• By playing louder

• By using only one instrument

Why is it important to explore different keys beyond C major?

• To make the music louder

• To improve improvisation skills across various keys

• To simplify the composition

• To avoid using chords