Phase 1: Harmony
7. Passing Tones
7. Passing Tones
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Summary:
• Passing tones are notes that aren't part of the chord.
• Passing tones add flavor to the harmony
• Notes of a chord = chord tones
• Notes not of a chord = non-chord tones
• Accented passing tones occur on strong beats and have a leaning or sighing quality to them
• Non-accented passing tones occur on weak beats and have a light and fleeting quality to them
• Passing tones are notes that aren't part of the chord.
• Passing tones add flavor to the harmony
• Notes of a chord = chord tones
• Notes not of a chord = non-chord tones
• Accented passing tones occur on strong beats and have a leaning or sighing quality to them
• Non-accented passing tones occur on weak beats and have a light and fleeting quality to them
Action Points:
1. Identify the passing tones in Spanish Romance
2. Find passing tones in the pieces you're playing. How does this knowledge inform your interpretation of them?
1. Identify the passing tones in Spanish Romance
2. Find passing tones in the pieces you're playing. How does this knowledge inform your interpretation of them?
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