How to Harmonize a Melody in a Minor Key - Music Theory

This video tutorial explores the harmonization of a short melody in a minor key, focusing on four-part harmony using SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) voices. It discusses the challenges of working in minor keys, the use of the circle of fifths to identify key signatures, and the differences between harmonic and melodic minor scales. The tutorial also covers the selection and arrangement of chords, emphasizing the importance of cadences and the use of inversions to create a balanced harmonic progression.

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