Arranging II harmony University 2016

Arranging II

Harmony University 2016

Syllabus

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  A solid understanding of intervals, triads and four-part chords
  
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  Some knowledge of chord progressions
  
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  At least a little arranging experience
  

To learn enough to be able to arrange a full-length song in the barbershop (contestable) style, and to feel safe and encouraged while doing so!

After a review of the basics, we’re going to jump right into arranging a song together. We’ll have opportunities for both group and individual efforts throughout the week, and will explore several different areas as part of the arranging process, including:

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  Four-part triads
  
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  Seventh chords
  
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  Ninth chords
  
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  Add sixth chords
  
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  Thirteenth chords
  
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  Non-vocabulary chords
  

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  Types of voicing
  
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  Inversions
  
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  Voice ranges
  

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  Harmonic Rhythm
  
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  Circle of fifths
  
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  Progression and retrogression
  
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  Tonic and subdominant as “free” chords
  
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  Progression by half step
  
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  Chromatic mediant movement
  
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  Use of diminished chords
  
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  Tritone substitutions
  
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  Exceptions
  

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  Determination of harmonic pillars
  
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  Identification of out-of-chord notes
  
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  Learning and applying the system
  

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  Approaches
  
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  Different “roles”
  
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  Various ways to determine harmonic pillars
  
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  Vertical and horizontal arranging
  
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  Arranging “backwards”
  

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  Swipes, echoes, backtime, patterm bell chords, pyramids, cascades, etc.
  
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  Intros
  
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  Interludes
  
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  Tags
  
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  Key Changes