Webinar - Writing Good Four Part Harmony
Start composing great harmony, gain confidence with chords and learn how to write music like a pro.
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Do any of these sound familiar?...
What's the best chord to use next?
How do I avoid writing consecutives?
Why does my melody sound boring?
People often find writing harmony complicated. There are certainly many resources out there on writing harmony, but why must they make it so unnecessarily difficult! During this 2 hour webinar I'm going to teach you a clear, fail-safe method that will get you writing good four part harmony in no time at all. Ideal for people studying for music theory, for those taking School, College, or University courses in harmony, for musicians who want to understand what’s going on in the music they are playing, and for composers who want to strengthen their harmony skills!
During this session we'll cover...
Keys and Cadences
The easiest way to plan keys and cadences.
Choosing Chords
Exactly how to choose chords that will fit a given melody.
Chord Progressions
How to evaluate which of those chords will function best.
Chord Inversions
How to make the most of inversion chords.
Part Writing
How to write excellent bass lines and effective inner parts.
Q&A
Gareth answers students questions in regards to writing harmony.
Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Gareth and I'm passionate about developing ‘the all round musician’.
Over 35 years of music examining with ABRSM, work with the BBC on Radio and TV, experience on the international concert platform, as a published composer and arranger, have brought rich resources to the 40 years of teaching in which I've engaged.
Scholarships at The Royal College of Music, Oxford University and St. Paul’s Cathedral gave me fantastic opportunities to learn from the best musicians, scholars and teachers. Working as Director of Music at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School then provided a wonderful opportunity to develop my teaching skills.
Teaching individuals and groups of all ages, and at all stages of development have refined a teaching approach that I hope is fun and engaging, and focused on explaining things clearly and logically. And that is what these courses are all about - understanding the basic principles with clarity, then going deeper, applying them to your musical life and liberating yourself as a musician.
It’s a rich and amazing journey, and I can’t wait for you to join me today!