Writing BAD Four-Part Harmony?! - Music Composition

The video explores the concept of four-part harmony, focusing on common mistakes and how to improve them. It discusses the importance of following traditional harmony conventions, such as avoiding consecutive octaves and doubling major thirds. The video also covers the use of secondary dominants and how to integrate them smoothly into a piece. By analyzing specific examples, the video demonstrates how to achieve a more balanced and pleasing harmonic result.

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