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<?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>


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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)

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The procedure for adding harmony to a melody is broadly:


1Determine the key of the melody, sing and phrase it.
2Write under each note all the available chords in Roman numerals.
3Determine the final cadence chords; if perfect consider the cadential six-four; if plagal, use IV I.
4If there is modulation, plan the pivot chord or note.
5Determine the other cadences, and then choose the remaining chords
6Write in the bass, trying to hear it with the melody; then fill in the chords, adding decorative notes where appropriate.
7Check for faults (consecutive 5ths, 8ves, etc)

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