Alternating Inversion Chords when Harmonizing a Descending Bass - Music Composition

The video tutorial explores harmonizing descending basslines, highlighting the challenges of voice leading and the differences between ascending and descending scales. It provides techniques to avoid parallel fifths and octaves by alternating root and first inversion chords. The tutorial includes a chord progression in C major and demonstrates how to elaborate harmony using auxiliary and passing notes, enhancing melodic interest.

Why is it important to establish harmony before adding rhythmic elements in a musical composition?

In what ways can auxiliary notes or passing tones be utilized in harmonization?

What techniques can be used to elaborate on the basic harmony established in a composition?

How does the use of common tones between chords enhance the harmony in a descending scale?