Homework for Module 4

Spend about 25–30 minutes.

A. Inversions

For these chords:

C, F, G, Am, Dm

play:

root position

first inversion

second inversion

Say the bass note aloud.

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B. Slash notation

Play:

C

C/E

C/G

Then:

G

G/B

G/D

Make sure the slash note is actually the lowest note.

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C. Common-tone voice leading

Practice:

C → Am

F → Dm

G → Em

Try to keep shared notes physically held or nearly stationary.

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D. Pop progression

Play:

C – G – Am – F

first in root positions.

Then find the smoothest voicings you can.

Don't copy my solution immediately.

Experiment.

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E. ii–V–I

Play:

Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7

First root position.

Then with compact inversions.

Listen especially to:

B → C

and:

F → E

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F. Melody on top

Pick these melody notes:

G – A – A – B – C

Harmonize them respectively with:

C – Am – F – G7 – C

Choose inversions so each given melody note is the highest note.

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G. Free five minutes

Use only:

C, Am, F, G

Create your own slow accompaniment.

You may:

• repeat notes
• arpeggiate
• change inversions
• change register
• use pedal

Do not play a memorized piece.

Create.