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Harmony 3 Writing Assignment 2 (subv7) *This assignment is modeled on “Love on Top.” [see p.4; sample on p.2] a I. Melody 1. Choose a major key and include the key signature, 2. Write a chord scale for each of the 6 chords (on p.3): (1) Imaj7 (2) subv7/IV (3) IVmaj7 (Lydian or Ionian) (4) bVImaj7 (5) V7sus4 (6) V7alt 3. Write a simple melody for 9 bars in 4/4, following the chord progression and phrase structure below: Phrase 1 (antecedent): | Imaj7__ | subV7/IV | IVmaj7__| bVimaj7_V7sus4 | Phrase 2 (consequent): | Imaj7 | subV7/IV. | IVimaj7_ | V7alt | Imaj7 || 4. Follow the phrase structure: (1) an antecedent phrase ending in a half cadence (mm. 1-4) 2) aconsequent phrase ending in an authentic cadence (mm. 5-9) “The melody will start the same way in each phrase, but the ending will be different. IL. Score with chords (1) Add voice-led chords with the root in the bass and 3 or 4 notes (chord tones or available tensions) in the treble. [Don’t forget the guide tones} (2) Add chord symbols and a Roman numeral analysis (3) Add an analysis of the melody/harmony relationship, using the chord scale labels IIL. Checklist (Rubric): 10 points each [please check off all of them before turning in your work} 1. Melody O Itincludes a new melody: your own melody that's not derivative of the model. O Melody works with the chords. O Melody follows the antecedent-consequent phrase structure, O Chord scales have correct notes and labels. © Chord scales include chord symbols and Roman numerals O Harmonie avoid notes (for example, s4) are resolved by a step. 2. Chords/Score O Chordal part uses effective voice leading OQ Chordal part includes chord symbols and a Roman numeral analysis. O Includes a key signature and a time signature, Ci Includes an analysis of the melody/harmony relationship, using the chord scale labels. Chord scales Sample CC major) Lng sobre Conran GP Ludran 67 bo—be 7 oe em 84S ae aR eat STH S TRET R 5 MT ban (or Tenn) Ab Lydon i rs —=— | S Ca 3 all S rie. © RR Se Serie ye i Waatt Mio G_abtered 2 tr $ 2 = - | R14 53 4 FTIR OTR R-hT THI 2 LS THB DIR Melody with chords a = Lima Sab Vif — ~~ — 7 Wngjy bilo) V7 susq Camis 2a 3 Finn Pasa a Sa 3 Sadeecteaea 3 5 vel 2 4T¢aR ao oe Jott 5 Injp 5p : sa4 cele ot Cm} 3 ba fu fieetaees | 3.5 TH 3749 S pe Chord scales Imaj7 subV7/1V 1vméj7 : bVimaj7 Visus4 Valt Melody with chords Words and music by Love ON Top Boyoncd Knaules Terius Nash Shea Tayler ¢ 6” Fun? F/G NwiG-7 - 2 "tT - s siViAT-- ---—p 1g butmgy § Yasw4 > c Gr Fun? Wa? §— @/6)= Gust be Lt sub VAT a7 == --> Ding “Vj sus 4 c cr Fun? F/G

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