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RE: harmonized scales

Author: William
Date: 2002-09-28 15:56

Any major scale can be harmonized with this simple progression of triads: I-V-I-IV-I-IV-V-I (ex--in Bb major: Bb-F-Bb-Eb-Bb-Eb-F-Bb)

However, harmonies may be much more complex. There is an old ensemble rehearsal book called "The Treasury of Scales" that harmonizes scales with often lush chordal progressions. It is meant as a warm-up and listening method for an entire band or orchestra, but can be utilized by a small ensemble as well. I do not know if this is still in print, but a check with your local music store may have other harmonized scale excercise books as well.

Jamie Aebersold has many books with CD accompaniment that explain chord progressions, jazz harmonies and improvistions that may also be available at your music shoppe.

But the ultimate key is--as JM says--is to listen and be able to play what your "minds ear" tells you sounds good. To do that, a thorough knowledge of basic music theory is most helpful--at least to be able to accurately identify any given chord or tonality while improvising.

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