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M-II: Vertical View

M-II: Vertical View

Basics of Harmonization

By understanding the concept of "shell", you've come to grasp the relationship between chord and melody. Now, I'd like to delve into the theoretical understanding of how to reinforce a melody by harmonizing it with sub-melody. When it comes to adding harmony to the main melody, there are several styles possible. However, this time, I'll focus on the most common…
yuta
December 5, 2023
M-II: Vertical View

Conduct K/S Analysis

1. Supplementary Analysis This session is a little supplement—Do you remember the piano piece I showed in the introductory chapter, aiming for a quiet and cold atmosphere, inspired by "Day One" from the movie Intersteller? Title: "The Silent Planet - Uranus" In the article, this was labeled as "CRAP", and it was stated, "From a theoretical perspective, you can find…
yuta
April 30, 2024
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Usage of 7th Shell

1. Characteristics of the 7th Shell Unlike 1, 3, and 5, the creates a "murkiness" and it's a perfect element to convey a mature atmosphere or a sense of melancholy. While it works alongside , it has a bit less versatile range of applications due to its disonnance, when compared to . Intervalic Structure One thing to be noted first:…
yuta
November 14, 2023
M-II: Vertical View

Usage of 5th Shell

Now that we finished discussing the Root and 3rd, let's move on to the 5th shell. But actually there isn't much to talk about it si I'm gonna wrap it up quickly. 1. Characteristics of the 5th Shell has a straightforward character, second only to the . Or it may provide a sense of elevation, as it stands far away…
yuta
November 14, 2023
M-II: Vertical View

Usage of 3rd Shell

This time, I will introduce the 3rd shell, which I described as an "ace" before. 1. Characteristics of the 3rd Shell The is the note that determines the major/minor quality of a chord. Therefore, when this note is used as a melody, it significantly amplifies the chord's harmonic color. Compared to or , it has a rich and soft sound.…
yuta
April 24, 2024
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Usage of Root Shell

Let's review the previous session. It goes like this: The impression of a melodic tone is greatly defined by in-chord degree, the relative position to the chord root. And Each degree has its unique character. So, I named this somewhat vague nature "shell" and discussed the need to analyze them properly. Let's start by looking at the usage of Root…
yuta
March 28, 2024
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Shell Function

Session Overview This time you learn new concepts. Again the discussion on the relationship between chords and melody. This theory is incredibly important for enhancing expressiveness and ultimately contributes to arranging techniques. Keywords: Shell, Guide tone In the previous session, the concept "In-chord Degree" was introduced. The position of the melody relative to the chord root has a significant impact…
yuta
June 12, 2024
M-II: Vertical View

Dual Location Data of Melody

Session Overview This time you learn new concepts. Continuing from the previous discussion, we will further explore the relationship between chords and melodies. Keywords: In-chord degree, Approach note In the previous session we talked about the importance of whether a melodic note is positioned in odd-numbered or even-numbered degrees, with reference to the chord. , , and inherently create dissonance.…
yuta
April 9, 2024
M-II: Vertical View

Horizontal and Vertical Aspects of Melody

Session Overview This time you learn new concepts. The crucial relationship between chords and melody is discussed here. In this chapter, prior knowledge of Chord Chapter I is required. If you haven't been through it yet, please read it first. Keywords: horizontal/vertical oriented melodies 1. Viewing Vertically In Chapter I, we started by learning about the nature of melody independently…
yuta
May 28, 2024