56 Memorable Melodies (Minor)
As in Unit 2, we will work with a core group of minor melodies to develop harmonization and transposition skills in minor keys.
How to Use These Melodies
- Learn them as written in the original key with the indicated fingering
- Harmonize with tonic (i) and dominant (V)—some will also use subdominant (iv). You may begin with chord roots or chord shells before harmonizing with full triads in closest position.
- Transpose them to other minor keys. Keep track of your progress using the checkboxes below each melody.
Memorable Melodies (Minor)
56.1 | Handstück No. 1
Daniel Gottlob Türk
56.2 | Andantino, Op. 50, No. 1
Mauro Giuliani
56.3 | Russian Folk Song
Arr. Ludwig van Beethoven
56.4 | Fantasia
Georg Philipp Telemann
56.5 | Menuet en Rondeau
Jean Philippe Rameau
56.6 | Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
African American Spiritual
56.7 | Erie Canal
Mm. 9–10 of “Erie Canal” briefly modulate to C major. Harmonize these two measures with I and V in C major before returning to A minor in m. 11.
Thomas S. Allen