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How to Compose with HarmonyBuilder - Basic

 

This video describes the unique features of this music composition software program, which make composing music and editing a score fast and easy. It describes the unique note navigation system, how to start a composition, insert chords automatically, and edit chords and notes to create interesting chord progressions.

The keyboard shortcuts are illustrated, showing how to quicky insert, delete and tie notes, create inner melodies, and hear the effect of different chords. The General MIDI sound panel is described, and the functions of the Text Tool, Line Tool and different score scrolling modes are shown.

 

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How to Analyze with HarmonyBuilder - Educational

 

This video describes the powerful error-checking tools that can be applied to compositions that have been created or opened in the HarmonyBuilder (Educational) program. You will see how a unique note-coloring system makes it easy to insert recognizable chords into the score. It shows how recognized chords will automatically be named according to various notation conventions.

 

A short example will show how to use the color-coded system to create suspensions inside chords, and how to add passing notes without breaking any of the rules of harmony!

 

This is a powerful and labor-saving tool for composing while following the rules of harmony and counterpoint.

 

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How to Automate with HarmonyBuilder - Professional

 

Part 1 - The Harmonic Approach to Composition

 

This video will reveal the power of computer-assisted composition!

Using the harmonic approach to composition, you will see how easily you can create a chord progression from the chord wheel, and how each chord can be voiced perfectly according to the rules of harmony.

 

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How to Automate with HarmonyBuilder - Professional

 

Part 2 - The Melodic Approach to Composition

 

Start your composition with just a melody or bass line! The Set Melody feature of HarmonyBuilder (Professional) will help you find the best possible chord for every melody note you choose, and provide the optimal voicings, too. This video will describe the chord and voicing selection process by harmonizing a simple melodic line.

 

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How to Teach with HarmonyBuilder - Institutional

 

This video explains the unique advantages of using a score editor that is completely integrated with the Internet. You will see how scores (including teacher's homework, course work and exercises) can be easily exchanged among teachers and students, providing a fast and convenient way to deliver musical information.

You will also see how a unique online music forum can be implemented to conduct dynamic discussions around the nuts and bolts of music theory and composition.

 

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