Aura Lee is a sentimental ballade from the American Civil War era that was popular with soldiers on both sides. More recently, its melody was used in Elvis Presley's 1956 hit Love Me Tender
This song uses primary chords along with the applied dominant chords V7/IV, V7/V, and V7/vi and their resolutions. Listen carefully to determine when these chords are heard in the audio track. Then, create your own arrangement based on what you hear.
Instructions:
- Listen to the "Real" track and identify the chord changes.
- Be sure to locate the V7/IV – IV, V7/V – V, and V7/vi – vi cadences.
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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?
- Choose a voicing style and write your harmonization on either the "Melody" or the "Two-Handed Accompaniment" Worksheet.
- Play your harmonization hands together or accompany a singer.
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