Harmonizing Melody Using 1 4 5 (any key and mode) - Chord Melody Skills

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0:00​ Recap
0:32​ Major 1 4 5 Triads
4:46​ Diatonic Application
8:44​ Minor 1 4 5 Triads
11:17​ Triad/Scale Connection
Here we continue the chord melody series by building on our harmonic foundations.
These harmonic foundations, based around the 1 4 5 triad concept, will allow you to harmonize melody over all the chords in a natural major or minor key.
It's a simple way of playing through a melody in multiple parts. Turning a single part melody/lead line into a harmony/chord based melody line.
Using this accessible concept, I've had a lot of fun harmonizing vocal and instrumental melodies from famous songs. It's surprising just how versatile this method is.
Not only is it a great solo tool (i.e. for finger style playing), it also gives you the ability to accompany existing music in a harmonically richer way.
I hope you find it valuable.

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