Thursday, 5 March 2026

Singing Harmony



The Parallel Harmony
Singing a 3rd or a 5th above the melody or a 3rd below the harmony

The Pedal Point Harmony
Singing only 1 note
The Root note or the Tonic or the 5th note or the Dominant

5 types of Harmonies Techniques

1. The Parallel Harmony
2. The Counterpoint Harmony
3. The Pedal Point Harmony
4. Open Harmony (The Harmony notes are very far apart from the melody, can be 1 octave)
5. Close Harmony (The Harmony notes are very close to the melody)

The Parallel Harmony Exercise
Singing a 3rd higher and singing a 3rd lower