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Lesson 50 of 84 · Harmony
Pedal Point Technique (Part 2)
Learn about pedal point technique (part 2): understand consonance and dissonance
What You'll Learn
Quartal harmony stacks fourths instead of thirds (C-F-B-flat). It has an open, modern sound used in jazz and film.
1
Understand consonance and dissonance
2
Harmonize a melody in parallel thirds
Notes on the Staff
C4
D4
E4
C4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is harmony?