Oh Mary, Don't You Weep | This minor key harmonization uses the tonic (i), subdominant (iv), and dominant (V) chords. Listen carefully to identify when these chords are heard in the audio track. Then, create your own arrangement based on what you hear.
Watch the video "Harmonizing a Melody with Primary Triads." Then, follow these steps to harmonize the melody.
Instructions:
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Listen to the "Real" track and identify the chord changes.
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Write the chord changes on the “Rhythm Worksheet” where they occur in each measure.
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Use the “Melody” track to check your choices by playing the root note of each chord along with the track. Do they fit the melody?
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Choose a voicing style and write your harmonization on the "Melody Worksheet."
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Play your harmonization hands together.
