Category: Theory
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Voicing and Connecting Chords
Voicing Closed vs. Open Spacing Keep adjacent upper voice pairs within one octave of one another (S+A, A+T). Greater distance is required between the tenor and bass voice. Closed voicings between the lower voices often creates dissonances in overtones, which results in a muddier sound. Doubling Doubling is often necessary in a four-part texture, especially…
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Theory 103 Notes from Fall 2017
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Melodic Principles
Considerations for Creating a Strong Melody 1. Range: Keep each voice within its proper range. 2. Desired motion: Move primarily by stepwise motion. 3. Chromatic intervals: Avoid difficult chromatic intervals (A2, A4, d5) in melodic lines. 4. Leaps: Use sparingly, especially larger than a fifth. Follow leaps with stepwise motion in the opposite direction…
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Jazz Chord ii-V-I Chart
Chart for building ii-V-I progressions in 12 keys. Can be used as a warm-up chart in jazz ensembles. (Click on the image for a downloadable .pdf)
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Blank Circle of Fourths Chart
Blank chart with multiple uses Staff lines to draw key signatures Staves at the bottom to diagram order of sharps and flats (click on the image for a downloadable .pdf)
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15 Major Scales Chart
Blank chart for use in the band classroom or in private lessons. Scales are ordered in fourths. Less-common enharmonic scales are shaded. Connects scale degree numbers, solfege, and key signatures. Includes directions on how to use the chart to transpose (Click on the image to open the file in .pdf format)
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