UNIT 4:
Harmony in Music
This unit provides the building blocks for formulating structured compositions. Students will learn about harmony as well as implementing musical form in EarSketch
Pacing: 2-3 weeks.
Who is this for?
This unit is designed for middle high schools students in alignment with Music Technology and Computer Science standards.
Pacing for this unit is 2 to 3 weeks.
Unit 4 Lessons
- L1: What is Harmony?
- L2: Improvising Harmony in Minor Keys
- L3: Harmony and Rhythm
- L3A: Form with fitMedia and Intro to Custom Functions (EarSketch)
- L4: Minor Harmony and Rhythm
- L4A: Form and Custom Functions (EarSketch)
- L5: Adding Harmony to Rhythm, Form, and Bass (Putting It Together)
VOCABULARY
- Chord
- Harmony
- Interval
- Inversion
- Key
- Major chord
- Minor chord
- Progression
- Rhythm
- Custom Function
- Argument
- Parameter
HIGHER ORDER THINKING
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES
Tips and Tricks: Adding Vocal Harmonies to a Song
Vocal harmonies can go a long way to adding a touch of sophistication to your songs.
Vocal harmonies can go a long way to adding a touch of sophistication to your songs.
This combination of tools and hacks will enable you to add chords, melodies, and basslines to your productions, in the right key and without much effort.
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