Harmonizing Melodies with Upper Structure Triads Part 1
Adding harmony to a melody line (harmonization) can add depth and richness to a line. Harmonizing with upper structure triads dials this up a notch by underscoring the melody with a subtle polytonal undercurrent that transforms the line by obscuring the key. It is an entrancing effect that sounds sophisticated and hip. Watch part one of this two-part series to see how to harmonize tensions over dominant chords with upper structure triads.

Bonus: fully notated transcriptions of the video intro and outro are included for you to play.

Lesson Stats
When added: 11/25/07; Duration: 15 minutes; Tunes used in lesson: Yesterdays, Someday My Prince Will Come

Prerequisites
Moderate keyboard proficiency. Ability to read notation. This lesson is a good prerequisites: Upper Structure Triads

Quiz
Quiz 1: Identify and use upper structure triads.
Quiz 2: Practice using upper structure triads to harmonize melodies

Practice Sessions & Playalongs
Practice Session 1: Harmonize a section of Come Sunday.
Practice Session 2: Harmonize a section of There is No Greater Love.

There are no play-alongs for this lesson.

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