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Harmony

Harmony

The short version

More than one note sounding at the same time.

A little more

Melody is horizontal — one note after another. Harmony is vertical — notes stacked. Chords, backing vocals and pads are all harmony.

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Why you'd careHarmony sets the emotional weather that a melody walks around in.
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ChordThree or more notes played together.ConsonanceNotes that sound settled and agreeable together.DissonanceNotes that clash and feel like they need to move.MelodyThe part you'd sing back — notes one after another.

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