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Haha. I know for a fact there are other great music theory channels out there, but thanks for the compliment. I've taught music theory for 23 years and continue to strive to find the most efficient, logical, step-by-step approach, and present it in a compelling way!
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Dear Dr. B. A great explanation as usual. Thank you for this wonderful series. I do have a couple of questions, though. (1) With respect to (say) the number of beats or measures between chord changes, do you really refer to specific chords, or just to their harmonic functions? So for example, would you regard any number of dominant or pre-dominant chords in a row as contributing to the same harmonic event? (2) With respect to slower harmonic changes, such as you indicate for Classical music: does this mean that we are restricted to using non-chord tones in this style if we want to harmonise melodic changes that do not occur within the chords within an harmonic event? Thanks again. I can see that I will be referring to these lessons over and over again.
Good questions! (1) Your question is about harmonic rhythm which is sometimes tricky to determine. Usually you look at specific chords. For example, in Bach you might see some quarter notes moving I - IV - ii - V - V6/5 - I. The harmonic rhythm would be quarter notes even though the V and V 6/5 are the same harmonic function (and both IV and ii are predominant); the harmonic rhythm would NOT be quarter, half, half, quarter. Look for a fairly regular note value since harmonic rhythm is usually steady (though it can be double, especially near a cadence). (2) Yes. When you have slower harmonic changes (like the Classical music of Mozart & Haydn), you usually have a lot more non-chord tones. The way way you phrased that last part of your question isn't quite right: "does this mean that we are restricted to using non-chord tones in this style if we want to harmonize melodic changes that do not occur within the chords within an harmonic event?" To be precise you should have said: "does this mean that we are restricted to using non-chord tones in this style SINCE WE DO NOT harmonize melodic changes that do not occur within the chords within an harmonic event?" ...of course it does get a little more complicated than that, but you have the basic rule to follow. Analyze some music by Mozart to learn more! I hope that helps! Best wishes, Dr. B www.patreon.com/DrBMusicTheory
Neither! A melody is a succession of pitches that form a musical idea; it is usually what the vocal sings. You can have multiple melodies at the same time, some can be vocal and others instrumental. Harmonic rhythm is determined by the CHORDS! A chord is the simultaneous sounding of multiple pitches. Most music sets up a predicable pattern of how frequently the chords change - this is harmonic rhythm. In this version of Pachelbell's "Canon" it starts with just the chords; you hear they are all the same length/rhythm. This is the harmonic rhythm for the piece (it might be different for another piece). When the melody comes in at first it is the same rhythm as the chords. The harmonic rhythm stays the same when the melody (higher pitches) starts to move faster, AND when the chord is arpeggiated (lower pitches). ruclips.net/video/trNolL4i6hw/видео.html Did that help? If not let me know! Best wishes, Dr. B
Christopher Brellochs one more note is that does different harmonic rythm has different feel ?? Like how about two measures chord chnge does it convey a specific message?? Why and what and also why are the compositions of strings n pads are so elongated n of full measure how do i achieve more great string composition with what harmoni rythm??
WARNING: Proceed with extreme caution as this is a very dangerous channel for anyone with even a casual interest in music theory, as the explanations are so clear, concise, accessible and relevant it has the adverse effects of both being addictive as well as creating a standard which makes most other theory channels pale in comparison.
Haha. I know for a fact there are other great music theory channels out there, but thanks for the compliment. I've taught music theory for 23 years and continue to strive to find the most efficient, logical, step-by-step approach, and present it in a compelling way!
This is by far the best lesson I've found on harmonic rhythm in the last year. Keep up the amazing work. subscribed.
Thanks Alex!
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I couldn't be happier with all the positive response to my music theory videos; I had no idea people would find them so helpful. I'm getting more views every month which is awesome. Thanks for the comment "Andrew FM."
LOVE this video. This man is such a dude, so grateful to him.
Thank you so very much for the video, sir. I am very sorry for calling you a MAN, and not sir.
You are a person who is spreading knowledge, and thus that makes you a teacher. And a teacher who teaches anything, deserves massive respect from the society.
No worries and I appreciate your comment. I've played lots of jazz so using the term, "man" is a compliment for me. Best wishes, Dr. B
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Dear Dr. B. A great explanation as usual. Thank you for this wonderful series. I do have a couple of questions, though.
(1) With respect to (say) the number of beats or measures between chord changes, do you really refer to specific chords, or just to their harmonic functions? So for example, would you regard any number of dominant or pre-dominant chords in a row as contributing to the same harmonic event?
(2) With respect to slower harmonic changes, such as you indicate for Classical music: does this mean that we are restricted to using non-chord tones in this style if we want to harmonise melodic changes that do not occur within the chords within an harmonic event?
Thanks again. I can see that I will be referring to these lessons over and over again.
Good questions!
(1) Your question is about harmonic rhythm which is sometimes tricky to determine. Usually you look at specific chords. For example, in Bach you might see some quarter notes moving I - IV - ii - V - V6/5 - I. The harmonic rhythm would be quarter notes even though the V and V 6/5 are the same harmonic function (and both IV and ii are predominant); the harmonic rhythm would NOT be quarter, half, half, quarter. Look for a fairly regular note value since harmonic rhythm is usually steady (though it can be double, especially near a cadence).
(2) Yes. When you have slower harmonic changes (like the Classical music of Mozart & Haydn), you usually have a lot more non-chord tones. The way way you phrased that last part of your question isn't quite right:
"does this mean that we are restricted to using non-chord tones in this style if we want to harmonize melodic changes that do not occur within the chords within an harmonic event?"
To be precise you should have said:
"does this mean that we are restricted to using non-chord tones in this style SINCE WE DO NOT harmonize melodic changes that do not occur within the chords within an harmonic event?"
...of course it does get a little more complicated than that, but you have the basic rule to follow. Analyze some music by Mozart to learn more!
I hope that helps!
Best wishes,
Dr. B
www.patreon.com/DrBMusicTheory
Thank you Dr. B. Yes those answers do help. I am learning a lot from you!
Can you explain melody form (thats what is called i guess) i.e main idea, repetation , variation, fragment
HI Dr.B,how about broken chords rather than block chords?multi voices more than 4 voices?
Does harmonic rythm relies on the vocal or the melody???
Neither! A melody is a succession of pitches that form a musical idea; it is usually what the vocal sings. You can have multiple melodies at the same time, some can be vocal and others instrumental.
Harmonic rhythm is determined by the CHORDS! A chord is the simultaneous sounding of multiple pitches. Most music sets up a predicable pattern of how frequently the chords change - this is harmonic rhythm.
In this version of Pachelbell's "Canon" it starts with just the chords; you hear they are all the same length/rhythm. This is the harmonic rhythm for the piece (it might be different for another piece). When the melody comes in at first it is the same rhythm as the chords. The harmonic rhythm stays the same when the melody (higher pitches) starts to move faster, AND when the chord is arpeggiated (lower pitches).
ruclips.net/video/trNolL4i6hw/видео.html
Did that help? If not let me know! Best wishes, Dr. B
Christopher Brellochs so glad u replied sir thanks alot ure rplied made my day
Christopher Brellochs one more note is that does different harmonic rythm has different feel ?? Like how about two measures chord chnge does it convey a specific message?? Why and what and also why are the compositions of strings n pads are so elongated n of full measure how do i achieve more great string composition with what harmoni rythm??