Harmony: Chords and Accompaniment
Students learn about basic chord structures and how they function to support and enrich melodies.
Key Questions
- Explain how chords create a sense of musical depth and support a melody.
- Compare the emotional qualities of different chord progressions.
- Construct a simple accompaniment using basic chords for a given melody.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
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