Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song, or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution. This lesson covers the Unresolved harmonic principle.
Subjects(s): Theory • Intermediate • Advanced • Progressions
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution. This lesson covers the Unresolved harmonic principle.
Available for Premium Site Access Plans Only
This series, is the book Harmonic Analysis for Chord Substitution and Scale Selection by Curt sheller broken out into individual lessons with additional examples and content. Always, the latest version of the book.
The Unresolved harmonic principle is when a chord is in the harmonized chord chart but does not resolve to its I chord. Most common would be a V chord or II V chords not resolving to their I or tonic chord. This is sometimes referred to as a deceptive resolution. Unresolved chords appear identical to partial diatonic chords and are active chords ( II , IV , V , VII ) but do not resolve to passive chords ( I , III , VI ).
WORKSHEET NOTATION: Label these chords with UPPERCASE roman numerals and the tonality of what would have been if the chords did resolve to their I chord.
The Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn classic Satin Doll is a great example of the Unresolved harmonic principle.
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution. This lesson covers the Unresolved harmonic principle.
Available for Premium Site Access Plans Only
This series, is the book Harmonic Analysis for Chord Substitution and Scale Selection by Curt sheller broken out into individual lessons with additional examples and content. Always, the latest version of the book.
The Unresolved harmonic principle is when a chord is in the harmonized chord chart but does not resolve to its I chord. Most common would be a V chord or II V chords not resolving to their I or tonic chord. This is sometimes referred to as a deceptive resolution. Unresolved chords appear identical to partial diatonic chords and are active chords ( II , IV , V , VII ) but do not resolve to passive chords ( I , III , VI ).
WORKSHEET NOTATION: Label these chords with UPPERCASE roman numerals and the tonality of what would have been if the chords did resolve to their I chord.
The Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn classic Satin Doll is a great example of the Unresolved harmonic principle.
Harmonic Analysis - Unresolved
Song Examples
Most folk, rock and blues songs remain in one key. Most Jazz and Pop standards will modulate to new key centers.
Jazz Classics
Four
bar 4, 13
Groovin' High
bar 3 - 4
Joy Spring
bar 3 -4
Lover Man
bar 1 -2
Satin Doll
bar 1 -2. 3 -4. 4 -6
Wave
Intro Vamp
Checkout the Songs section of LearningUkulele.com , as many of the songs examples above are available.
Related Lessons, Videos, Lesson Series, Songs, Books & Reference Charts, Resources & Assets, Workshops are below.
Harmonic Analysis ( HA ) is the process used to determine the harmonic function of chords within a chord progression. A chord progression is defined as a sequence of chords, each chord has a root and has a particular chord type. The relationship of a chord's root to a scale determines its function within that scale's tonality. Once a chord's function is identified, scale selections along with chord and scale substitutions can be made. This process is called Root Movement Analysis ( RMA ). This series of lessons are extracted from my book for use with individual private and on-line students. Each lesson directly corresponds the chapters in my book Harmonic Analysis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution by Curt Sheller (me).
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song, or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution. This lesson covers the Chromatic harmonic principle.
Satin Doll - is a jazz standard written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Written in 1953, the song has been recorded countless times, by such artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, 101 Strings, and Nancy Wilson. Its chord progression is well known for its unusual use of chords and opening with a ii-V-I turnaround.
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution.
return in your investment)—it is this— learning the
f*ckingnotes of your OWN instrument. Sorry for the tough talks—but it is sooooo true!
Learn to read single note melodies in the first/open position is a lot easier than you might think. Book: Ukulele – Reading Music Series – Primer
An organized collection of daily practice and reference material for the contemporary ukulele player for developing the vocabulary and knowledge necessary for single note playing. Book: Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Ukulele
Checkout the Books & Reference Charts for additional Handy, Dandy Reference Charts.
Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for C Tuning, Low or High G – G C E A
Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for G Tuning, Low or High A – D G B E
A handy reference chart of all 15 major and relative minor key signatures. US Letter 8.5 x 11 sized (ANSI-A) , A4
