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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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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

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

Notes