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Lesson: Right hand octave harmonisation
For Advanced learners
Learn - Right hand octave harmonisation
We are assuming you are able to play quite well, and probably have been improvising for a while. If you don't, try our other free online lessons!
Firstly, let's understand that in a song, the melody line should always be stronger than the accompaniment (chords on your left). Thus harmonization is important as it adds richness to
your melody. If you are already harmonising your melody, consider a full octave harmonisation.
(Express 10 mins On-line Lesson)
Lesson: Right hand octave harmonisation
For Advanced learners
Learn - Right hand octave harmonisation
We are assuming you are able to play quite well, and probably have been improvising for a while. If you don't, try our other free online lessons!
Firstly, let's understand that in a song, the melody line should always be stronger than the accompaniment (chords on your left). Thus harmonization is important as it adds richness to
your melody. If you are already harmonising your melody, consider a full octave harmonisation.
Now, say if you are able to do full octave harmonisation, try 'splitting' the melody in a rhythmic repetition. In this technique, you will add a lower octave repetition note of the melody
line, which comes either a quaver or semi-quaver before the targeted melody note.
line, which comes either a quaver or semi-quaver before the targeted melody note.
NOTE: The repetition note that we are illustrating in this exercise is different from a grace note. There is a note value to the repetition note, for instance a quaver or a semi-quaver,
unlike a grace note that is shorter in length than the principal note which it 'graces'. Pay attention to the rhythm, remember that every note you play must be 'countable'.
unlike a grace note that is shorter in length than the principal note which it 'graces'. Pay attention to the rhythm, remember that every note you play must be 'countable'.
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INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Right hand octave
harmonisation with
repetition note
Song: Amazing Grace
WMV format
Right hand octave
harmonisation with
repetition note
Song: Amazing Grace
WMV format
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Right hand octave
harmonisation with
repetition note
Song: Lightly Row
WMV format
Right hand octave
harmonisation with
repetition note
Song: Lightly Row
WMV format
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