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IJMSTA - Vol. 6 - Issue 1 - January 2024
ISSN 2612-2146
Pages: 8
Jazz Arranging: Advanced 4-Way Close in Minor Context
Authors: Carmine Cataldo, Giosue' Grassia, Leonardo De Lorenzo, Giuseppe Ilario
Categories: Journal
Abstract - Among the difficulties usually faced by students (and professionals) in carrying out a 4-Way Close jazz harmonization, the management of chromatic bridges undoubtedly stands out, especially when the duration of the notes that constitute the melodic line is limited. The harmonization of chromatic lines, in fact, exposes the arranger to an increased risk of making unacceptable Part Writing Errors (different from those commonly considered in Tonal Harmony). This article represents the third part of a vast and meticulous research work. We herein propose the 4-Part harmonization, this time in Minor context, of all the short chromatic bridges between chordal tones and available tensions. The harmonization is considered as being a functional process: consequently, all the voicings are accurately labelled, so as to allow the reader to immediately understand their role in the harmonic context.
Keywords: Jazz Arranging, 4-Way Close, Minor Chords, Harmonic Functions,
Tonicization, Chromatic Parallelism, Delayed Resolution
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