Learning Tunes No.4 – mDecks Music
Published: 2024-05-12
arrows & brackets
harmonic analysis
standard:stella by starlight
A practical walkthrough of marking and memorizing harmonic movements in 'Stella' focusing on two-fives, backdoor progressions, and step/ bracket notation for transposition practice.
This lesson demonstrates a hands-on method for labeling harmonic functions in 'Stella by Starlight,' including two-fives, 4m7–b7♭7 backdoor progressions, and circled/step arrows to show root motion. Ariel and Adam explain how to use those markings to internalize progressions, recognize common cadences, and practice the first eight measures in multiple keys. The lesson includes specific listening cues (melody-to-chord intervals) and a daily 12-key workout assignment to build harmonic fluency.
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