Dr. B Music Theory Lesson 11 (Voice Leading 101)

TOPICS
0:00 - Voice leading
0:55 - The Melodic Line (Rhythm, Harmony, Contour, Leaps, Tendency Tones)
10:08 - Analyzing a Melodic Line
20:19 - SATB Notation
22:00 - Voicing (Range, Voice Crossing, Spacing, Open vs. Close)
29:43 - Examples of voicing specific chords

[wernervannuffel]

This rules are pure gold to make studies (études) with only one main focus and avoiding in the same moment all kind of "smart musical events" on other aspects of musicmaking.
Yes, this all makes sense to me, as an autodidact music composer.

[AshShar]

What a clear and precise teacher. Thank you for the amazing video. I hope you keep them coming for curious minds far away.

[patrickcarroll]

I can't put into words how clearly you articulate this concept. I'm here because Stephen Sondheim said once he discovered leading tones, his world opened up. I'm finally beginning to understand why. Thank you so much for your teaching Dr. B. I'll keep watching

[kingoffire]

Thank you for this series!
Ive been trying to teach myself music theory for a while but there would a lot of times be just one or two pieces of information that i needed to tie a whole concept together but I could never find. You explain it slowly and simply and fill in the gaps and have thus far vastly increased my understanding of the basics which i want to have a solid foundation. Again, much appreciated!

[wernervannuffel]

This entire lessons serie is the best consistent and didactical well done audiovisualised descriptive ''handbook'' about ''all what music is really about''. It's a mindblowing goldmine.
Giving music education is an art on it's own.
Dr. B. knows exactly how to do this! Well done, Sir!

[angiesylas]

These videos have been super helpful for grad school proficiencies after many many years since undergrad! Thank you for making so thoroughly!

[RPKraul]

This is awesome stuff. Everything I've read up to now on voice leading has been confusing. This is clear and concise.

[shibbyfresh]

best music theory teacher on YouTube!!

[bsko_turbo]

Today I found out why my music suck. It's wonderful!

[onetouchtwo]

I love how clear this material is. Well done!

[ariannelakra]

Hi Dr. B! I am preparing for a music theory placement exam next semester and have scoured the internet for an explanation of voice leading that makes sense to me. This is by far the best lesson on voice leading that I have found, because you put things into context. The rules of voice leading were easy enough for me to memorize from a textbook before I watched your video, but you actually helped me learn how and why to apply them. I used to think a lot of the rules of voice leading were arbitrary--your video addressed the "why" in a way I could understand. Bravo! Thank you.

[ferbr]

Dr. Christopher, you're a talented professor. Thank you and God bless you!

[lukeculberson]

These lessons are by far the best I've found. Thank-you!

[edgarmatias]

This is a PHENOMENAL lecture. They’ve all been good, but this one really lays things out clearly. Thank you!

[TheBrookeGreen]

This is SUPER helpful now that schools are all online because of COVID. Thanks for being such an amazing educator!!!

[niccsierrya]

You some how make learning fun and easy to learn. I wish I was in your class.

[jacksonamaral]

good lesson. watching here from brazil.

[FromTheHipp]

I've been working on my theory all year. The beginning of my year started with going through these series of videos. I've found my way back here and my theory is so much better now so my understanding is much better

[coloaten]

Really clear explanations, very enjoyable lesson. Thanks, Dr. B!

[snowboarder]

Awesome teacher. I am so looking forward to progressing through all of your videos.