Harmonic Sequences - Music Composition
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- How to write simple harmonic sequences over a bass line that is derived from the pattern of the circle of 5ths. By alternating intervals of the 4th and the 5th in the bass a descending bass line is created above which a systematic chord scheme is written, which can then be elaborated with melodic decoration. The video goes on to illustrate how chromatic alternation to notes can evolve the same pattern through different keys.
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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to harmonic sequences
1:28 - The circle of fifths
2:44 - Organising a bass line
4:34 - Playing the first version
4:41 - Analysing the basic progression
6:36 - Using flats to move through keys
7:09 - Playing the second version
7:19 - Comparing versions
7:40 - Analysing the second progression
8:23 - Moderating key movement with just one accidental
8:55 - Playing the third version
9:03 - Analysing the third version
9:37 - Playing and comparing all three versions
10:05 - Conclusion
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In his documentary Nick Cave talks about learning counterpoint to compose well. As a result of my search on UA-cam, I came across your channel after dozens of lessons. You explain so beautifully and clearly. You're a very good instructor. Thank you for the benefit you have provided. Loves from Turkey.
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Agreed. I found his channel early on and watched many lessons that were out of my pay grade, but by his calm and polite explanations, things started to make sense. I heard a podcast interview on the Rule of the Octave and they talked about Turkish music, since the conductor was of Turkish origin. Best success for your musical journey.
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Incredibly interesting and helpful ! Thanks !
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An other useful video! All the great composers use this sequence writing a lot. Thinking of Tchaîkovski's Barcarolle I am learning at the moment...
There’s plenty of it about!
From your own advice, wouldn't it be better if every other chord in the third sequence were a first inversion, with the alto descending by stepped repeated notes? Or did you intend a bit of a shock (and challenge for the basses) in the opening chords?
There are certainly other possibilities but the root movements in the bass make for a strong progression.
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So, it's called "harmonic sequence." I think Jazz musicians should use that term for "chord progression" to differentiate it from melodic sequence (as improvisation in Jazz).
BTW, the ii-V-I harmonic sequence (in circle of 4th, instead of 5th) is used very often in Jazz. Is that one main reason why Jazz sounds like Jazz? A discussion on that subject (What makes Jazz jazzy) from your perspective would be very interesting and useful for those who are interested in learning Jazz.
ii V I is fifths.
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@@SpaghettiToaster Here is what from chordbook website:
The circle of fourths is also known as the circle of fifths. If we follow the circle round in an anti-clockwise fashion, the notes go up the fourths, i.e. when we go from C to F, we go up an interval spanning four notes C, D, E, F. If we follow the circle round clockwise the notes go up a fifth.
It's simply easier for me to count as 4th (in the same direction of chord progression) to get to the next chord. It works well for Autumn Leaves by going counter-clockwise on the circle, vi -> ii -> V -> I -> IV -> vii.
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