Escape tone

Escape tone · E → F → D → C → G

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

Example

Melody / harmony · E → F → D / C → G

Melody / harmony

E → F → D C → G

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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