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- Jan 2016
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The simplest way is to just have the melody played down the octave. This gives you a strong sound. It’s not the most interesting, but it works
Baritone sax
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Notice that the interval between the top two voices is always a 3rd or 4th. This is ideal and correct for the traditional style. It is possible to have a major 2nd in this range but I try to avoid it; in the next octave up it may even sound like a mistake. A minor second should be totally avoided if you are going for a traditional sound
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This is where you maintain the shape of the chord (same interval structure) and move it under the melody
Technique called "Planing"
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It is handy to think of the 9th as replacing the tonic.
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There is another option to consider when harmonizing the tonic chords. If you wish to create a really traditional sound, a la Glenn Miller, then use 6th chords instead of major 7th chords
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There are a few ways to harmonize this F, but the most common method (and my default) is to use a ‘passing diminished.’
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