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Bitonality is the use of only two different keys at the same time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytonality
"Oh du lieber Augustin" for CGDA Tenor Guitar
standard harmonized 00:00
Melody A major, Backup A major
reharmonized with using of bitonality 00:30
Melody A major, Backup C major
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDSaeHl18x8
Quite interesting...it also shows how a folk tune could sound jazzy/and or 20th cent dissonant "classical" style.
Thanks for the ear-opener.
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Originally Posted by DavidKOS
Thank you for your response. Yes, I tried to combine folk song and classical music of the 20th century. You described it well.
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"Mary Had A Little Lamb" for CGDA Tenor Guitar
standard harmonized 00:00
Melody Bb major, Backup Bb major
reharmonized with using of bitonality 00:19
Melody Bb major, Backup G major
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBziqg1KJKE
"Oh My Darling Clementine"
standard harmonized 00:00
Melody A major, Backup A major
reharmonized with using of bitonality 00:26
Melody A major, Backup F major
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76J70Il6EeY
This is perfect. Next time I forget to switch harmonicas between songs I’ll tell the band I’m experimenting with bitonality. :)
That was interesting, and a good choice of familiar tunes to demonstrate it.
Pretty neat stuff!
Bill Frisell (with Ron Carter) does a great reharmonized version of You Are My Sunshine.
And if you mess up the rhythm, just say you're experimenting with polyrhythms. Who needs rules?Quote:
Originally Posted by NDO