How to write a descant. This music composition lesson explores how to take a melody with a given chord scheme as a basis for adding an additional melodic line, writing a counter-melody or descant. We explore why 3rds and 6ths are particularly useful in this endeavour but why they don’t always work in relation to the given chord scheme. We also explore how and when to use other intervals and how to write a second melodic line that has an independent melodic and rhythmic character, yet belongs well to the primary melodic line. This topic will be especially valuable to composers and arrangers but also to improvisers. 🔴 Subscribe for more videos just like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg?sub_confirmation=1 🎵 Become a Music Matters Maestro: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/join 👕 Merch store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/store 🕘 Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction to writing a descant 0:33 - A look at the solo melody 1:24 - Which intervals work best? 5:35 - Keeping the chords in mind 9:46 - Writing our descant 19:35 - Playing the finished melody 🎓 Learn Music Online with Music Matters Learn music theory, aural tests, composition, sight reading, orchestration and more! Prepare and practice for music exams and diplomas with Music Matters Courses. Whether you're just getting started with learning music, or you're an experienced musician looking to expand your abilities - we have something for you in our course library. With hours of step-by-step training, our courses will truly help you elevate your musicianship skills to the next level. http://www.mmcourses.co.uk 👥 Social Media Website: http://www.mmcourses.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicMattersGB Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusicMattersGB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MusicMattersGB Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvgdUD 🔗 Affiliate Links Amazon: https://geni.us/71PKSR #MusicComposition #MelodyWriting #TheAllRoundMusician