Harmonizing Melody Using 1 4 5 (any key and mode) Chord Melody Skills

Get extra fretjam on Patreon: Check out the lesson page: Previous part: TIME STAMPS 0:00 Recap 0:32 Major 1 4 5 Triads 4:46 Diatonic Application 8:44 Minor 1 4 5 Triads 11:17 Triad, Scale Connection Here we continue the chord melody series by building on our harmonic foundations. These harmonic foundations, based around the 1 4 5 triad concept, will allow you to harmonize melody over all the chords in a natural major or minor key. It s a simple way of playing through a melody in multiple parts. Turning a single part melody, lead line into a harmony, chord based melody line. Using this accessible concept, I ve had a lot of fun harmonizing vocal and instrumental melodies from famous songs. It s surprising just how versatile this method is. Not only is it a great solo tool for finger style playing), it also gives you the ability to accompany existing music in a harmonically richer way. I