6.3 Harmonic Rhythm: Sight Singing exercises

Step 1) Establish a tonic pitch and sing the given melodies in time.

Step 2) Determine the harmonic rhythm, i.e. on which beats does it feel like the harmony seems to change?

Step 3) What chords would best harmonize the melodies at these points of harmonic change?

Harmonic Rhythm Sight Singing exercise example

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