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This music theory lesson teaches you how to harmonize a melody with chords in a minor key on the piano. The video focuses on how to choose the most effective chords for the given melody and also investigates the particular challenges of writing harmony in a minor key. Dealing with the augmented 2nd between the 6th and 7th degrees of a minor scale is a particular consideration, along with the implications of using the harmonic and melodic versions of the minor scale. The spacing of parts and obeying the ‘rules of harmony’ are also covered. Useful for anyone wanting to harmonize a melody in a minor key. 🔴 Subscribe for more videos just like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg?sub_confirmation=1 🎵 Become a Music Matters Maestro: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/join 👕 Merch store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/store 🕘 Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction to how to harmonize a melody in a minor key 1:41 - How to tell we're in a minor key 5:22 - Planning the chords 8:21 - Using chords in minor keys 10:41 - Thinking about cadences 14:43 - Choosing the rest of the chords 16:56 - Writing the parts 20:21 - Playing through the piece 20:35 - Adding some decoration 21:17 - Final play through 🎓 Learn Music Online with Music Matters Learn music theory, aural tests, composition, sight reading, orchestration and more! Prepare and practice for music exams and diplomas with Music Matters Courses. Whether you're just getting started with learning music, or you're an experienced musician looking to expand your abilities - we have something for you in our course library. With hours of step-by-step training, our courses will truly help you elevate your musicianship skills to the next level. http://www.mmcourses.co.uk 👥 Social Media Website: http://www.mmcourses.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicMattersGB Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusicMattersGB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MusicMattersGB Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvgdUD 🔗 Affiliate Links Amazon: https://geni.us/71PKSR #MusicTheory #MusicMattersHarmony #TheAllRoundMusician
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