<?xml version="1.0"?> <?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="sequence.xsl"?> <module> <np>The procedure for adding harmony to a melody is broadly:</np> <sequence> <step>Determine the key of the melody, sing and phrase it.</step> <step>Write under each note all the available chords in Roman numerals.</step> <step>Determine the final cadence chords; if perfect consider the cadential six-four; if plagal, use IV I.</step> <step>If there is modulation, plan the pivot chord or note.</step> <step>Determine the other cadences, and then choose the remaining chords</step> <step>Write in the bass, trying to hear it with the melody; then fill in the chords, adding decorative notes where appropriate.</step> <step>Check for faults (consecutive 5ths, 8ves, etc)</step> </sequence> </module>
The procedure for adding harmony to a melody is broadly:
The procedure for adding harmony to a melody is broadly:
| 1 | Determine the key of the melody, sing and phrase it. |
| 2 | Write under each note all the available chords in Roman numerals. |
| 3 | Determine the final cadence chords; if perfect consider the cadential six-four; if plagal, use IV I. |
| 4 | If there is modulation, plan the pivot chord or note. |
| 5 | Determine the other cadences, and then choose the remaining chords |
| 6 | Write in the bass, trying to hear it with the melody; then fill in the chords, adding decorative notes where appropriate. |
| 7 | Check for faults (consecutive 5ths, 8ves, etc) |