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If you're really composing, couldn't you just move the bass down an octave? Or transpose into a friendlier key?

Here's a quick #6 I put together this morning:

It would also be helpful if there was some way to attach a Finale or Sibelius file to the post, but apparently that is not possible.

But then wouldn't you need Finale or Sibelius to read it? I have Finale, but it's an old version - but I really like just seeing the examples, though I realise it's a bit more of an effort to post them.

I'm basically just lurking in this thread. If I were to post an example I think I'd have to scan an actual paper copy of the Finale page (or a hand-written page, as keystring is doing) and upload the scan to the PW uploader.

You could use Finale, take a screenshot with "print Scr," cut out what you don't need, and save the image as a jpeg, which is what I did.

Good tip! For one or two exclusive-to-my-setup reasons this won't work, but it's still a good tip.

Shall we go on with the next exercise, or what do you guys think?

pianovirus,

I'm not ready to move on, but don't let me hold everyone else back.

Rich

Oh I'm sorry Rich! I thought this has gone asleep. Let's wait of course - we're not in a hurry!

At some point, I'll make a post for a new set of exercises. There's no reason why both can't be active.

Hello, "Harmony Exercises" thread participants;


My website, thinkingmusic.ca, may be of interest to some of you, as it is in large part dedicated to the study of classical harmony, and includes a number of in-depth articles and 'lessons' that refer specifically to Aldwell and Schachter's Harmony & Voice Leading. I teach classical and jazz harmony via long-distance technologies, and these 'lessons' are actual excerpts, taken from on-going lessons with students in Europe and N. America.

The following links will help you find your way around the site:

thinkingHarmony -- in-depth discussions of jazz and classical harmony

Classical Harmony -- using Aldwell & Schachter's "Harmony and Voice Leading"

Figured Bass -- what it is, and how it works

Common-tone Modulation


For those of you who love jazz and jazz harmony, the following links may be of interest:

Just Friends -- Detailed harmonic analysis of John Klenner's jazz classic.

Giant Steps, Central Park West, and Modulatory Cycles -- John Coltrane's harmonic technique.


Although I only teach a small number of students at any one time, those seeking committed, private, long-distance instruction in classical and/or jazz harmony can learn more at:

Music Theory Lessons -- private, long-distance instruction in jazz & classical harmony


There is also a thinkingmusic.ca discussion page, at www.discussion.thinkingmusic.ca


Wishing you the best in your music studies!

Michael Leibson
www.thinkingmusic.ca