Harmonizing an Ascending Scale with 5-6 Alterations - Music Composition

Harmonizing an Ascending Scale with 5-6 Alterations - Music Composition

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Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explores harmonizing an ascending scale in the bass voice, which is more challenging than in the top voice. It introduces a technique to avoid parallel fifths and octaves by using 5-6 alternations and shifting the upper voice out of sync with the lower parts. This method creates a more interesting chord pattern and avoids parallel problems. The tutorial also covers chord progression, rhythmic interplay, and ways to elaborate and decorate the harmonized scales.

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