Chromatic passing tone

Chromatic passing tone · G → G♯ → A → C → Am

Compare each melodic pitch with the underlying chord. Classifying an embellishment requires its approach, departure and metric position.

Example

Melody / harmony · G → G♯ → A / C → Am

Melody / harmony

G → G♯ → A C → Am

How do you locate the release of tension?

Answer

Play slowly while sustaining the indicated harmony. Mark where the moving pitch settles into a chord tone.

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