Backing Chords (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards
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Definition of backing chords
Definition of backing chords
Chords that accompany a melody
Purpose of backing chords
Purpose of backing chords
Give harmonic support - make melody richer, stronger, complete
Where backing chords are written
Where backing chords are written
In chord boxes above the melody line
How to write major chords
How to write major chords
Use capital letters (e.g. C, F, G)
How to write minor chords
How to write minor chords
Use capital letter + lowercase 'm' (e.g. Am, Dm)
Strong beats in 4/4 time
Strong beats in 4/4 time
Beats 1 and 3
Which chord to end phrases on
Which chord to end phrases on
Chord I (the tonic chord)
Which chords to avoid
Which chords to avoid
Chords iii and vii° - they are less stable
Definition of passing notes
Definition of passing notes
Non-chord notes that fill gaps between chord notes by step
Definition of auxiliary notes
Definition of auxiliary notes
Move one step up/down from a chord note, then return to it
Definition of chord progression
Definition of chord progression
A series of chords played in order to support a melody
Most common chords in progressions
Most common chords in progressions
I, IV, V, and vi
Which chords to choose from for backing
Which chords to choose from for backing
I, ii, IV, V, V7, vi