16. Minor Scale Variants
Harmonic Minor Restoration
The accidentals used to create leading tones in each of the excerpts below have been removed. Reintroduce the harmonic minor composite to each passage by writing in accidentals to form leading tones wherever appropriate.
Melodic Minor Accidentals
Each of the exercises below shows a different diatonic minor scale. Add accidentals to raise scale degrees [latex]\hat6[/latex] and [latex]\hat7[/latex] as would appear in the melodic minor composite. Don’t forget to add accidentals to the descending form of the scale to revert [latex]\hat6[/latex] and [latex]\hat7[/latex] to their natural, diatonic state.
Writing Melodic Minor Composites
The exercises below show the key notes and signatures of various minor keys. Complete each scale by adding noteheads ascending up an octave and then back down to the starting note. Incorporate the melodic minor composite by adding accidentals to raise scale degrees [latex]\hat6[/latex] and [latex]\hat7[/latex] in the ascending version of each scale. Add additional accidentals to revert [latex]\hat6[/latex] and [latex]\hat7[/latex] to their natural, diatonic state in the descending version of each scale.
SATB Part-Writing
Complete each of the exercises below, following standard voice-leading conventions as closely as possible. For more detailed instructions, strategies, and proofreading tips, consult the part-writing guide found at the beginning of this book.
Roman Numeral Realization
Complete the progression according to the given key and Roman numerals by filling in all four voices. The first chord of each progression has been provided for you.
Melody Harmonization
Write the scale degree numbers of each note in the soprano melody on the lines above the staff. Then, select a suitable chord progression which incorporates the harmonies covered in this chapter to harmonize the melody and write the appropriate Roman numerals on the lines below the staff. Finally, complete the progression by filling in the remaining voices.
Identifying Raised [latex]\hat6[/latex] and [latex]\hat7[/latex]
Each of the excerpts contains an abundance of accidentals. Some of these accidentals result from the composer’s use of either the harmonic or melodic minor composites, others are simply for ornamentation. Identify every instance of raised [latex]\hat6[/latex] and [latex]\hat7[/latex] by marking the appropriate noteheads.
Melodic Minor Restoration
The accidentals used to raise scale degrees [latex]\hat6[/latex] and [latex]\hat7[/latex] in each of the excerpts below have been removed. Reintroduce the melodic minor composite to each passage by writing in accidentals to adjust scale degrees [latex]\hat6[/latex] and [latex]\hat7[/latex] wherever appropriate. (Hint: Don’t forget to revert scale degrees [latex]\hat6[/latex] and [latex]\hat7[/latex] back to their diatonic form when they appear in a descending portion of a melody.)
