Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We take a very short motif comprising three notes and consider the impact of harmonising in seven different ways. Starting on the tonic chord and treating the second note as a passing note/ passing tone we explore seven different possibilities for the successive chord, considering the impact of major chords, minor chords, extended chords and chords implying more colourful tonality. The music composition lesson offers composers the opportunity to consider how short motifs can be coloured in different ways harmonically as the motif repeats during a piece.
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0:00 - Introduction to 3 notes that sound 7 different ways
1:06 - The three note motif
1:28 - Harmonic rhythm
3:02 - First example
4:03 - Second example
6:15 - Third example
7:41 - Fourth example
8:33 - Fifth example
10:09 - Sixth example
11:14 - Seventh example
11:58 - Comparing all the examples
12:58 - Conclusion
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We take a very short motif comprising three notes and consider the impact of harmonising in seven different ways. Starting on the tonic chord and treating the second note as a passing note/ passing tone we explore seven different possibilities for the successive chord, considering the impact of major chords, minor chords, extended chords and chords implying more colourful tonality. The music composition lesson offers composers the opportunity to consider how short motifs can be coloured in different ways harmonically as the motif repeats during a piece.
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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to 3 notes that sound 7 different ways
1:06 - The three note motif
1:28 - Harmonic rhythm
3:02 - First example
4:03 - Second example
6:15 - Third example
7:41 - Fourth example
8:33 - Fifth example
10:09 - Sixth example
11:14 - Seventh example
11:58 - Comparing all the examples
12:58 - Conclusion
🎓 Learn Music Online with Music Matters
Learn music theory, aural tests, composition, sight reading, orchestration and more! Prepare and practice for music exams and diplomas with Music Matters Courses. Whether you're just getting started with learning music, or you're an experienced musician looking to expand your abilities - we have something for you in our course library. With hours of step-by-step training, our courses will truly help you elevate your musicianship skills to the next level.
mmcourses.co.uk
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Website: mmcourses.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/MusicMattersGB
Twitter: twitter.com/MusicMattersGB
Instagram: instagram.com/MusicMattersGB
Newsletter: eepurl.com/dvgdUD
🔗 Affiliate Links
Amazon: geni.us/71PKSR
#MusicComposition #MusicMattersHarmony #TheAllRoundMusician
