In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate some of the most common techniques of melody variations.
Reading
from left to right here are the chords that the single melodies create:
A minor ninth - second inversion, E flat dominant seventh add sharp eleventh -
(flat
five substitution), D minor ninth - second inversion no third,
G
sharp sixth, seventh - second inversion, D minor add sharp eleventh - in
bass,
E
major six nine, A minor eleventh - no fifth, A dominant seventh sharp
fifth -
second
inversion, A dominant seventh - second inversion, D major add
eleventh,
G
dominant seventh suspended fourth, G major - first inversion,
C
major seventh.
Notice
how the final chord C major is the relative major to A minor.
Now
in Roman Numerals:
i/9, bV7/#11, iv/9,
#VII/6/7, iv/#11, V/6/9, IIIsus9/6, I7+, I7, IV/11,
VIIsus4, VII, Imaj7.
Now analyze the chords
in relation to the melody. Also how the bass notes create their own melody and
simultaneously create a new melodic feeling in relation to the chords. It is
essential to not only learn the example but absorb the ideas and create your own
examples utilizing these technique.
Now
transpose above examples to each
position (register) of your instrument, then once your comfortable
in one key transpose to all 15 keys. Then do same idea using all
scales/modes (same) covered so far. Also create three of your own melodies
and apply this
technique.
As
always transpose to all fifteen keys.
Remember
to write out you ideas on the musical staff.
If
you do not read or write music consider getting a book and learning how to.
All materials for personal use only.
Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
Copyright © 2011

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