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How to Write Harmonies for Guitar / Piano / Vocals [MUSIC THEORY + SONGWRITING LESSON]
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Writing harmonies can be HARD! Hopefully this video makes it easy. It's still just a launching pad, but it's pretty thorough. One quick thing I forgot to mention- You can get away with really weird/bad harmonies if they are on "weak beats", like in between the quarter notes or right before a downbeat. However, strong beats nearly REQUIRE a good solid harmony that matches the underlying chord.

If you were confused by anything in this video, you should check out these videos:
Interval Training Course: signalsmusicstudio.com/courses/guitar-interval-cou…
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00:00 Intro
00:59 Harmonized Thirds
03:42 Sixths
07:20 Fourths and Fifths
08:27 Parallel vs Contrary Motion
10:41 Why Parallel Fifths are Weird
12:24 Writing a Vocal Harmony
17:23 Final Thoughts
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@SignalsMusicStudio

2 years ago

The 6 seconds of System of a Downs music got this video flagged for copyright - if you DO get ads I'm the middle of this video please know it's out of my control!

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@OneFatStatue

2 years ago

I just wish Jake wouldn't take himself so seriously. Those lyrics, man. They speak to my soul. Damn!

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@crimfan

2 years ago

Resting is also a huge part of harmony vocals. Knowing what to harmonize and what to leave alone is a skill itself.

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@thebeamerdreamer

2 years ago

I'll bring you taco Bell for the great content that you create .

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@tannernotch9499

7 months ago

You’re an incredible instructor man. How succinctly and comprehensively you explain these concepts and apply them with examples. Appreciate all you do

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@amistake9264

2 years ago

I don't like bulgarian folk music that much, but as a bulgarian I am truly glad you referenced it

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@wickedpenguin88

2 years ago

So crazy that you came out with this today because ive been messing with sus2 and sus4 lately and realized a Vsus4 is the same thing as a Isus2 (Gsus2=Dsus4) and then i came across a g6 is a em7. Very useful to know because right now im trying to find inversions in all their forms/patterns on the fretboard and finding little things like that helps me remember how it sounds and how it feels to my fingers.

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@aaronclift

2 years ago

Jake, when I studied classical music in college, we had to practice the skills that you’re teaching in this video by harmonizing church chorales in the style of Bach. That was very challenging work, but I recommend that anyone interested in songwriting and arranging take a voice leading and harmony course.

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@Elephantine999

1 year ago

So much good information so well presented in such a short time! Lots to think about and experiment with here. Thanks!

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@aaronclift

2 years ago

Porcupine Tree has some incredible vocal harmonies - “In Absentia” and “Deadwing” are essential listening for anyone who wants to learn vocal arranging.

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@CoinOpMilitia

2 years ago

This is something I have been wanting to learn about for quite a while. Thanks for clearing up so many questions I had and making it seem a lot more approachable!

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@ashamael

2 years ago

was just thinking that I hadn't seen a video from you in quite some time the other day and then BOOM here's this one! Great stuff, man!!!

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@gwee

2 years ago

Really helpful, thanks Jake. I've missed this channel!

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@limplad3

2 years ago

Top notch content as always. Keep it up!

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@ibalrog

2 years ago

Another fantastic lesson! Writing harmony parts is looming on the horizon for me, and this is definitely helpful.

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@billyjones337

11 months ago

This is such a great lesson Jake. Your videos are brilliant. Thank you for the informative content.

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@thesunilrock20

2 years ago

Absolutely love your videos man. Plz never stop making these! You're a God!

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@TheJuggernautv2

2 years ago

Fantastic, thank you for creating this video and taking the time to illustrate with verbal and visual examples!

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@michaelwagman3081

2 years ago

This is top tier content. Rarely do I have the patience to watch videos all the way through. But I could not look away. Well done!

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@Arationality

2 years ago

Awesome lesson, dude. Your point at the end about System is spot-on. Hypnotize and Mezmerize in particular have lots of brilliant harmonies.

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