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One note harmonisation

One note harmonisation

For guitar players, but not only

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Chester Lukas Harlan
Oct 24, 2021
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A master improviser often conceives melodic lines evolving in a constant relationship with harmony and chords; at the same time.

Therefore, it could be very useful to be able to harmonise "on the spot" any given note, as being the top note of a chord.

For that purpose, we have a little exercise for you.

(The chords below are written for guitar, but the con…

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