Singing in Thirds (Part 3)

Learn about singing in thirds (part 3): analyze chord progressions using roman numerals

🎵 Stage Brief #69

Voice leading is the art of moving smoothly from one chord to the next.

🎯 Your mission

Stack the sound. Find the sweet spot.

⚡ The twist

If your ears think it sounds 'off' — that's the harmony asking to resolve.

What you'll learn

Voice leading is the art of moving smoothly from one chord to the next. Good voice leading minimizes big leaps.

Remember

🎧 Listen

Listen for this

🎧 Listen for the SECOND voice underneath the main one.

🌟 Artist spotlight

🌟 The Beatles' three-part harmonies were so tight they sounded like one voice.

🤯 Mind = blown

🤯 Your brain can hear an out-of-tune note even if you've never had a music lesson.

Check your understanding · 1 of 3

What is a chord progression?

Check your understanding · 2 of 3

What is an interval?

Check your understanding · 3 of 3

What is the main difference between major and minor keys?

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✨ More to explore

🌍 Where you hear this: The reason songs make you feel things is harmony doing its quiet job underneath.

🏆 Try this week: Listen to any song. Try to hear the bass line.

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “Play one song together. Talk about what feeling it gave you and why.”

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