07 Harmonic Movement – Part Two

Continuing with harmonic movement, we learn about different types of harmony movement—parallel vs oblique harmony—and you’ll learn some tips to help simplify your harmony parts!

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Chris Tee October 5, 2021

In looking at the Dot Exercises I noticed that sometimes the oblique harmony has a note that’s exactly the same as the melody. Can this sometimes be the case with a parallel harmony as well? When trying to figure out harmonies I always assumed that if I hit the same note as the melody that I was doing something wrong and just not finding the correct harmony for a particular note.

Charmaine Brown October 8, 2021

Hey—great question! The point of the oblique harmony is that it always stays on the same note, but the point of the parallel harmony is that we are generally always wanting to find an interval and be parallel to the melody. That being said—there’s no exact right or wrong for harmonies… we’re really just looking for what sounds good!

Ashley Milsop January 11, 2021

This lesson is such a blessing to me! I have been singing backup vocals off and on for years, and even though I could hear that hanging out on more or less the same note sounded good, I felt like I was being lazy every time I did it. Now I know not only is it a valid technique, it even has a name!

Charmaine Brown January 12, 2021

Totally! Glad to help!

Natalie Evans May 13, 2020

By far one of my favorite sessions! Just fun to be able to do my dishes and sing & practice the harmonies with your lovely voice to all these songs! Just wish you could do 20 more current songs! Thank you Charmaine!

Charmaine Brown May 15, 2020

Glad you enjoyed it! Haha, totally! I wish I had more time to record more harmony parts!

Pamwilkinson February 19, 2019

I’ve been on a worship team for over 20 years. The oblique harmony is the coolest thing I’ve heard. Thanks for opening my ears to that part!! ❤️

Charmaine February 20, 2019

Awesome — you’re welcome! It is very neat!

Lydia October 15, 2017

Is there a download for 17-37? I only saw part 1 download on the previous lesson. Let me know! 🙂

Charmaine October 17, 2017

Hey Lydia! Because of copyright/licensing stuff, currently we can only offer streaming (not downloads) of the lessons that involve worship songs. We’re hoping to offer downloads in the near future!

1. Lydia October 24, 2017
  
  That totally makes sense! Thanks for explaining it!
  
  1. Charmaine October 25, 2017
    
    You’re welcome! 🙂

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