Building Basic Harmony

We have been analyzing the basic harmony of a few musical examples. Today we are going to start experimenting with our own harmonic foundations. In the process, we will begin to discuss some of the "rules" of common practice 4-part writing textures.

I have made a template with the melody of the tune "Jingle Bells"(at least the final 8-bars). Included with this melody is a crude harmonic analysis. Your job will be to fill in the missing 3 voices. Don't be afraid to experiment with note choices, placement, etc. Please use the Bach examples as a model to help you realize your own "Jingle Bells" dream.

Jingle Bells