Harmony

Close harmony singing

Close harmony singing
  1. What is a close harmony in music?
  2. What does harmony mean in singing?
  3. What are the 4 types of harmony?

What is a close harmony in music?

A chord is in close harmony (also called close position or close structure) if its notes are arranged within a narrow range, usually with no more than an octave between the top and bottom notes. ... Close harmony or voicing can refer to both instrumental and vocal arrangements.

What does harmony mean in singing?

Singing harmony involves supplementing a vocal melody with additional notes that fit the underlying chord structure.

What are the 4 types of harmony?

Four-part harmony is a traditional system of organising chords for 4 voices: soprano, alto, tenor and bass (known together as SATB). The term 'voice' or 'part' refers to any musical line whether it is a melody sung by singers, a long note played on an instrument or anything in between.

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