MusicYears 7–10Theory

Four-part vocal harmony

Write four-part SATB harmony following voice-leading rules; avoid parallel 5ths and octaves; approach cadences correctly

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a choir singing together — some people sing high, some low, some in the middle. That's four-part harmony! 🎤

  2. 2

    Which voice is the highest? 🎵

  3. 3

    Drag the four singers to stack them from highest to lowest. 👆

  4. 4

    Let's build a four-part chord together — C major. Each voice sings a different note from the chord. 🎹

  5. 5

    In a C major chord, which voice sings the lowest note C? 🎵

  6. 6

    Tap each voice to hear them sing their note in a C major chord. Then tap 'Play All' to hear them together! 🎧

  7. 7

    When all four voices sing different notes at the same time, it's called… 🎶

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