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IJMSTA - Vol. 5 - Issue 2 - July 2023
ISSN 2612-2146
Pages: 5
Jazz Arranging: Advanced 4-Way Close in Major Context
Authors: Carmine Cataldo
Categories: Journal
Abstract - Among the difficulties usually faced by students (and professionals) in carrying out a 4- Way Close jazz harmonization, the management of chromatic bridges undoubtedly stands out, especially when the duration of the notes that constitute the melodic line is limited. The harmonization of chromatic lines, in fact, exposes the arranger to an increased risk of making unacceptable Part Writing Errors (different from those commonly considered in Tonal Harmony). We herein propose the 4-Part harmonization, in major context, of all the short chromatic bridges between chordal tones and available tensions. The harmonization is considered as being a functional process: consequently, all the voicings are accurately labelled, so as to allow the reader to immediately understand their role in the harmonic context.
Keywords: Jazz Arranging, 4-Way Close, Major Chords, Harmonic Functions, Tonicization, Chromatic Parallelism
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