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== Objectives == | ==Objectives== | ||
* Student will be able to harmonize simple melodies on the piano using Tonic, Subdominant, and Dominant triads (in major and minor keys) | *Student will be able to harmonize simple melodies on the piano using Tonic, Subdominant, and Dominant triads (in major and minor keys) | ||
* Student will learn how to create different harmonization textures for keyboard writing (focus on: arpeggios, Alberti bass, block-chord textures) | *Student will learn how to create different harmonization textures for keyboard writing (focus on: arpeggios, Alberti bass, block-chord textures) | ||
* Student will become familiar with the notion of implied harmony | *Student will become familiar with the notion of implied harmony | ||
* Student will learn the concept of harmonic rhythm | *Student will learn the concept of harmonic rhythm | ||
== Resources == | ==Resources== | ||
==== Readings ==== | ====Readings==== | ||
* Hutchinson, ''Music Theory for the 21st Century Classroom:'' | *Hutchinson, ''Music Theory for the 21st Century Classroom:'' | ||
** [http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/HarmonicRhythm.html Chapter 9.2: Harmonic Rhythm] | **[http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/HarmonicRhythm.html Chapter 9.2: Harmonic Rhythm] | ||
** [http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/ChoraleTexture.html Chapter 14.2: Chorale Texture] | **[http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/ChoraleTexture.html Chapter 14.2: Chorale Texture] | ||
** [http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/ArpeggiatedAccompaniments.html Chapter 14.3: Arpeggiated Accompaniments] | **[http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/ArpeggiatedAccompaniments.html Chapter 14.3: Arpeggiated Accompaniments] | ||
** [http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/BlockChordAccompaniments.html Chapter 14.4: Block Chord Accompaniments] | **[http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/BlockChordAccompaniments.html Chapter 14.4: Block Chord Accompaniments] | ||
** [http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/AfterbeatsOffbeats.html Chapter 14.5: Afterbeats and Offbeats] | **[http://musictheory.pugetsound.edu/mt21c/AfterbeatsOffbeats.html Chapter 14.5: Afterbeats and Offbeats] | ||
* [http://hubguitar.com/music-theory/harmonizing-a-melody ''HubGuitar'': How to Harmonize a Melody] | *[https://www.musictheoryacademy.com/understanding-music/primary-chords/ ''Music Theory Academy'': Primary Chords] | ||
* [https://www.artofcomposing.com/how-to-compose-music-part-3-melody-or-harmony-first ''Art of Composing'': "Melody or Harmony First?"] | *[http://hubguitar.com/music-theory/harmonizing-a-melody ''HubGuitar'': How to Harmonize a Melody] | ||
*[https://www.artofcomposing.com/how-to-compose-music-part-3-melody-or-harmony-first ''Art of Composing'': "Melody or Harmony First?"] | |||
== Class Activities == | ==Class Activities== | ||
* Demonstration of harmonizations for a familiar tunes (i.e. Happy Birthday) with different chord textures/rhythms | *Demonstration of harmonizations for a familiar tunes (i.e. Happy Birthday) with different chord textures/rhythms | ||
* Discussion of implied harmonies and harmonic rhythm | *Discussion of implied harmonies and harmonic rhythm | ||
* Harmonization of melodies examples using I, IV, V | *Harmonization of melodies examples using I, IV, V | ||
== Assignments == | ==Assignments== | ||
* Harmonization of melodies using I, IV, V | *Harmonization of melodies using I, IV, V | ||
* Embellishment of harmonic textures given a chord progression | *Embellishment of harmonic textures given a chord progression | ||
== Notes == | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Theory 1]] | [[Category:Theory 1]] | ||
Revision as of 20:34, 30 July 2020
Objectives
- Student will be able to harmonize simple melodies on the piano using Tonic, Subdominant, and Dominant triads (in major and minor keys)
- Student will learn how to create different harmonization textures for keyboard writing (focus on: arpeggios, Alberti bass, block-chord textures)
- Student will become familiar with the notion of implied harmony
- Student will learn the concept of harmonic rhythm
Resources
Readings
- Hutchinson, Music Theory for the 21st Century Classroom:
- Music Theory Academy: Primary Chords
- HubGuitar: How to Harmonize a Melody
- Art of Composing: "Melody or Harmony First?"
Class Activities
- Demonstration of harmonizations for a familiar tunes (i.e. Happy Birthday) with different chord textures/rhythms
- Discussion of implied harmonies and harmonic rhythm
- Harmonization of melodies examples using I, IV, V
Assignments
- Harmonization of melodies using I, IV, V
- Embellishment of harmonic textures given a chord progression