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This section deals with the fundamental basis for melodic and harmonic qualities: the qualities of melodic notes and isolated inversions. Such skills can then be applied to the tonic harmony, with tonic-based melodic dictation, and an understanding of I & I6. |
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Overview
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Some general pages on the system of melodic dictation used on this site.
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Consonant melodic qualities
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The root, third, and fifth of a chord may be taken for granted, but their use can have a huge impact on the effect of a work.
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Dissonant melodic qualities
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This area explores the emotive qualities of the unstable notes to a chord.
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Inversions of isolated chords
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Inversions of isolated chords are taught through an understanding of the pulls of isolated chords. Students learn by association of prominent uses of such inversions in harmonic contexts (e.g., a second inversion chord is associated with the sound of the cadential 6/4).
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