Adding Harmony To Melody - Open Up Your Possibilities On The Piano

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Learning to harmonize your melodies will open up a whole new world of texture and color to your songs.
Harmonizing will not only make you sound like a pro, but it will also help you to gain a deeper understanding of chord structures and how they work.
When you harmonize you are improvising, utilizing music theory, and training your ear!
In this lesson, I show you exactly how to find the harmony notes using chord names as your guide! I'm using "House Of The Rising Sun" as my example. You can download the lead sheet here to practice along:
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Here are the key points of the lesson with their timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Keep the melody note as the highest note - 0:30
The easiest way to choose a harmony note - 0:46
You don't have to harmonize every note - 1:41
What to do with the left hand - 2:24
Using your ear to determine what works best - 3:04
As you'll see, a lot of this has to do with chord inversions and being able to build a chord below your melody note.
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@kingn8link 5 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. Thank you! "Your ear hears the highest note" --- it's gems like these that really help me improve as a musician and make better note & chord choices.

@PianoteOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!!!

@reuelmensah7380 3 жыл бұрын

@@PianoteOfficial do the bass notes always take the note symbols found on the lead sheet? For instance, where we have a chord of C major, bass takes C?

@mrpedrobraga 3 жыл бұрын

@@reuelmensah7380 Not if you don't want to. That's what you would call an alternate voicing/an inversion. The Cmaj7 chord, for example, you can play any keys as long as you play C, E, G and B, in whichever order gives the best sound.

@reuelmensah7380 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrpedrobraga thanks for the help, really appreciate. Still on the subject of playing chords to a melody, sometimes in a lead sheet, I find some chords written this way; G/D As in G slash D.... what does that actually mean?

@unsightedmetal6857 2 жыл бұрын

@@reuelmensah7380 (I know your comment was 9 months ago) G/D means a G major chord with D as the lowest note. G major is normally G-B-D, but G/D would be D-G-B.

@ruberteric 4 жыл бұрын

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@CreatorHouseVlogs Жыл бұрын

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I swear every KZfaq video on piano has a comment that says they're the best for beginners. But they can't all be the best lol

@ahol967 5 жыл бұрын

Love your lessons. They are beginners friendly, yet powerful. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

@guojuchen7172 4 жыл бұрын

House of the rising sun. Great song.

@dharryg 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lisa. You always give us something useful to build upon in your usual cheerful manner.

@PianoteOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

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@cn1577 5 жыл бұрын

This is what I have been wondering. Thank you so much.

@PianoteOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome :)!

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what a coincidence. Me too.

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@AdrianMark 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like this is probably the best series on polishing your piano skills on KZfaq. Thank you so much for doing this, it is just so helpful and it’s an awesome resource for anyone learning piano on their own. Amazing!

@PianoteOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you are enjoying our lessons Adrian!

@scmontgomery 5 жыл бұрын

I think your videos are always clear, helpful and inspiring. Thank you

@PianoteOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! Thank you for watching!!

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@ricklarson9312 5 жыл бұрын

I truly believe you are the best teacher I have come across on you tube! Thanks for all I learn from you ! Lee

@jimh1487 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa. I have played the piano\keyboard since I was nine years old, (that was 1959) and I am still learning things from your videos. Thank you. Keep them coming, Girl!!

@fredrickmendelsohn606 4 жыл бұрын

Great communicator and also adorable

@tranhuong8494 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this great tution. This is the most logical method i have ever found. Just want to express my thank to you. Keep it up!!! 👏

@adachan7589 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you Lisa and everyone at Pianote! The world is a better place because of you!

@ruberteric 4 жыл бұрын

That was an amazing lesson, so simplified for us beginners. Thank you so much.

@quynguyen-qn5mo 2 жыл бұрын

This is very good lesson for me. Thank you

@dashobradors 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you explain it! Best amount of information in this short videos 🖤

@expertcandlemaker 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lisa for giving us golden nuggets on a silver platter without charging a penny for it. You are an amazing piano teacher.

@PianoteOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you! :) That's so kind!

@jamesdonnelly8888 2 жыл бұрын

You are one of these rare teachers who makes learning enjoyable. But the way you make things possible that to me are just magic is a real gift, thank you.

@rickweiss8578 Жыл бұрын

A competent teacher understands the lesson well enough to make it easy for students to understand. Very nice.

@pixelbasedlifeforms Жыл бұрын

Guitar player here. Thanks so much, loved how you explained it.

@theodoreyoung1339 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your clear and understandable explanation of this subject.

@deepakmeher25 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best lesson I have got so far. Thank you so much !!

@KelvinTroyJohnson 3 жыл бұрын

Some of these lessons I randomly discovered. I love the way you create a system around at all. Bravo!

@licmar 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping ignite a passion which has been lying dormant for nearly 40 years. You are truly inspiring.

@_Julie_ 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! Lisa, you're such a blessing. This is so helpful.

@asheninfinity334 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Finally!!!!!! A minute in the video and you said it. Straight to the point. Thank you so much.

@rodolfogonzalezsarrelangue7301 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I’ m going to see redundant, but you are so clear and make the things seem so easy. Thanks for share always your gift. God bless you. Yo

@reginflores3394 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Such an awesome lesson. I'm glued to pianote already.

@peacockpaula4723 7 ай бұрын

Yes thank you I was wondering, but is good that you mentioned that, brilliant.

@johninis Жыл бұрын

Great tip. Easy to understand. Thank you.

@hientunnell8572 5 жыл бұрын

Love what you are teaching and tips.. very helpful 👍 Thank you!!

@kylewojo9571 3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how long I've been searching for this lol thank you.

@multiquantumwell 4 жыл бұрын

Love your lessons. Thank you Lisa!

@johnellison3030 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh. Cool lesson. Thanks heaps.

@eugenelayton5231 4 жыл бұрын

Once again you knocked it out of the park. It doesn't take but a tidbit here and a tidbit there of information to grasp these concepts...and I've have been playing music for years. I have studied out of books but the information you provide here I would never have found explained so briefly and completely. This information is amazing. Thank you!

@PianoteOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

@mohammadaminghazanfari9755 4 жыл бұрын

it was so awesome, thank you

@desmckenzie9341 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant insight once again Thank you and happy trails

@paullahleopoldo606 5 жыл бұрын

You always post videos about concepts that most aspiring musicians like me are hoping to learn and discover, so thank you Pianote ❤️

@ggtheshepherd6164 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@jonasalvarez7191 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I love it

@Dylancom-xu2od 3 жыл бұрын

You're the best teacher have ever watched on KZfaq

@lawrencetaylor4101 2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup for this. You explained this so well. I've gone from a rank beginner not even knowing which were the black keys and which were white (I'm colour blind) to now being able to understand music theory better and make songs.

@klaushinz9336 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, House of the rising sun harmonised. I really was waiting a long time to watch this video. Thanks a lot. Regards Klaus

@josephjeremiahSUNn 3 жыл бұрын

You're amazing. Thank you.

@denisparamonov7389 4 жыл бұрын

All your videos are really really useful! Thanks a lot my dear teacher!)

@Jabr.offical 8 ай бұрын

Finally, a simple explanation ❤️

@emilschneider9974 4 жыл бұрын

I lovely simple tutorial.

@douglasfuqua7082 3 жыл бұрын

Lisa, you JUST helped me greatly on one of my songs...it was "too busy" and notes/chords WAY too cacaphonic ... SIMPLIFYING high lead helps tremendously!!! It allows simplfied FLOW of melody-over-chords and changes the overall sound dynamics...I can cut (in) or (out) of the busy chords/lead mix now, and the melody almost writes itself. Thanks a bunch for this (now obvious) adjustment... I don't think you realize how good you are. Excellent tips and techniques !!! - Doug (a.k.a. "Crossbow", BMI, songwriter, Florida, USA)

@ullaschandran1472 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the valuable information.

@muusician222 2 жыл бұрын

cool information....really great

@KillaZind 5 жыл бұрын

Cleared all the doubts, thanks for sharing

@joywaheb1108 2 жыл бұрын

Omg this is so helpful thank you

@alxcross1850 5 жыл бұрын

Lisa is such a great teacher!

@beverlybangasan8078 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome so inspiring. Many thanks

@BoyTsamba 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Many thanks.

@rezaalishiri3918 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your helpful tips 💜🤗

@nelsonchristian3632 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks

@boomieboo 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a great piano lesson from Natalie Maines. Thanks Natalie!

@leena-godsmusicismylife7556 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you for your efforts ❤️❤️

@jamescalvey5273 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and easy to follow thank you!

@emilerose1424 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and sensible approach; helpful. Thank you.

@Max-rq2ur 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@5966ramesh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa. Very helpful

@5966ramesh 4 жыл бұрын

One small clarification... At the end of the video you played the E Major chord instead of Em to complete. Can i understand that you applied Tierce de Picardie?

@sagarmrao6861 4 жыл бұрын

Dude that song... the way you played it ! Wow!

@mikeybedasie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful as usual

@willogan2154 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!!!!!

@tenkcliff37 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip Ive never realised that before that will help so much in playing harmonies in the future Thank you 😊

@arrieroz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great video!

@hobodivine5776 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DJRafaNunes 5 жыл бұрын

simple and usefull way to teach us ! :) thank you

@connorross4336 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a guitar player but this video explained the concept way better than any guitar centered video I could find on the topic, thanks! I can't wait to apply this

@50kcrispyguy17 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you mame so useful

@rambus3535 Жыл бұрын

Thanks madam.. God bless ..your playing is beautiful..

@Angela-jy8um 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! All of us self-taught pianists are thanking you!!!

@timeaforis6593 3 жыл бұрын

Every one has to teach like you! Amazing!

@nothought108 5 жыл бұрын

Super lesson. Thank you 👍

@fleurcotta7409 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much it was so very helpful.

@antoniusguntoro2052 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this

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I have been watching your videos... Those are amazing and informative as well

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Great content. Well presented.

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The best teacher a have seen on youtube very help ful thank you.

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Excellent!

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I love your skills.

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most usefull tips, thanks....

@glenhuman3681 5 жыл бұрын

Much thanks! Very helpful! :)

@liranMashina 4 жыл бұрын

Another amazing tip lesson.tnx lisa

@BrettFabian 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber and I just wanted to say thank you so much for these videos! I make electronic music and your lessons have changed my writing so much!

@VinuSharmaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

amazing❤️🤗

@axelinc8374 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for explaining this in simple language 💖

@Musicwav 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you .. very easy

@bntaft5133 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lisa.

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I was looking for this and it sounds beautiful but need lot of practice ... I am surely to do it thanx for this 🤗❤️

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Superb quality videos. Crystal clear image. Very nice and enjoyable lessons. I'm on a budget TBH, but I'm seriously considering to go with your paid lessons. Good job.