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Answer by Divizna for Does melody come from root progressions?
It's definitely not always the root. For an example, consider this:This is the verse of Imagine by John Lennon. If you look for chords whose root is featured in the melody, you'll find two: the Dmi...
View ArticleAnswer by phoog for Does melody come from root progressions?
Historically, melody existed long before harmony. Before the modern theories of chords were developed, people were writing music that we can analyze harmonically today without any harmonic theory: they...
View ArticleAnswer by user94880 for Does melody come from root progressions?
No. A lead melody can be accompanied or harmonized with countless different chords with different roots, and each alternative just feels different. A melody line may "imply" certain chords, but it's...
View ArticleAnswer by Tim for Does melody come from root progressions?
The general tendency is for notes in the melody to reflect in the current chord, or vice-versa. Otherwise, the chord is inappropriate, or the melody is 'out of tune'.But, as far as just the root is...
View ArticleAnswer by the-baby-is-you for Does melody come from root progressions?
The root of the current chord doesn't necessarily have a special function melodically. It's not obvious what you mean by "stand out," and judging by the typical struggles of learners, you're in the...
View ArticleDoes melody come from root progressions?
I’ve noticed that in a melody certain notes stand out and it’s always the root of the current chord or arpeggio. (also, are arpeggios only descending/ascending or can they be in a random order?)In...
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