Lesson 21 of 84 · Harmony
⭐ 30 XP🎼 Harmony HallCluster Chords
Harmonizing a melody starts with finding which chord tones the melody notes belong to.
🎯 Your mission
Train your ear to hear what's hiding underneath.
⚡ The twist
Some chords feel like a question. Others feel like an answer.
Listen for this
🎧 When the chord changes, your mood changes. Notice when.
Artist Spotlight
🌟 Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys layered up to 30 voices on a single song.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The same chord can sound happy in one song and sad in another. The CONTEXT does it.
Learn about cluster chords: analyze chord progressions using roman numerals
What You'll Learn
Harmonizing a melody starts with finding which chord tones the melody notes belong to. Then choose chords that contain those notes.
Analyze chord progressions using Roman numerals
Identify seventh chords by ear
Notes on the Staff
Tap a note to hear it
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is a chord progression?
Where you hear this in real life
The reason songs make you feel things is harmony doing its quiet job underneath.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Sing any note. Then sing one that goes WITH it. What does it feel like together?
For the dinner table
“Play one song together. Talk about what feeling it gave you and why.”
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