How can a melodic riff be added above a chord sequence?
How can a melodic riff be added above a chord sequence?
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- In this lesson, we will compose a dance riff, ensuring it harmonises with a chord sequence.
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10 Questions
Q1.
What is a chord?
Everyone singing / playing the same pitch at the same time
One pitch being played only
Q2.
What is a chord sequence?
A pattern of notes
A set of melodies
Q3.
What is a bass line?
A low chord
A low melody
Q4.
What is a bass riff?
A chord in the bass
A short repeated phrase in the bass
Q5.
What is a root note bass line?
A bass line using the 1st pitch from the chords
A bass line using the 3rds from the chords
Q6.
What would a root note bass line be in this chord sequence? Dm, Am, C, F
F, A, E, A
F, D, E, C
Q7.
How can you add interest to a root note bass line?
Change the instruments
Make it faster
Q8.
How could you change the melodic shape of a bass line?
Adding chords
Adding the main riff
Q9.
What is a passing note?
A note between two other pitches
A repeated note
Q10.
What does sustained mean?
Loud
Repeated
5 Questions
Q1.
What is harmony?
A pattern of long and short notes.
A sequence of notes - the main tune of a song.
Q2.
What is a riff?
A riff is a type of sample used in EDM music.
A riff is the chord used to harmonise a melody.
Q3.
Which chords are major in the key of C?
I, IV and vi
ii, iii and vi
Q4.
What are the following chords?
C minor - G minor - A major - F major
G major - F major - E minor - A minor
Q5.
Who is considered to be the father of harmony?
DJ Kool Herc
W. A. Mozart