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Lesson 22 of 84 ยท Harmony

Harmonizing a Melody

Learn about harmonizing a melody: understand voice leading principles

What You'll Learn

Harmonizing a melody starts with finding which chord tones the melody notes belong to. Then choose chords that contain those notes.

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Understand voice leading principles

2

Compose a simple chord accompaniment

Notes on the Staff

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Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does 'consonant' mean in music?