Three-Part Harmony Worksheet

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🎵 Part 1: Understanding Three-Part Harmony

What is Three-Part Harmony?
Three-part harmony involves three different vocal lines singing together: a melody (lead), and two harmony parts. In pop music, these parts work together to create rich, full-sounding vocals that support the main melody with complementary notes, often using intervals like thirds and fifths.

1. Which intervals are most commonly used in three-part harmony?

Seconds and sevenths

Thirds and fifths

Fourths and sixths

Octaves only

2. In a three-part harmony arrangement, which parts typically support the main melody? (Select all that apply)

Lead vocal

Harmony 1

Harmony 2

Bass line

3. Why is three-part harmony particularly effective in pop songwriting?

👂 Part 2: Listening and Analysis

Listen to the pop song your teacher plays and answer the following questions:

4. During the chorus, how many distinct vocal parts can you identify?

I can hear _______ different vocal parts singing together.

5. Which harmony part do you find easiest to follow and why?

Lead melody - it's the most prominent

Harmony 1 - it's in a comfortable range

Harmony 2 - it has interesting intervals

6. Describe what happens to the harmony when the song reaches the bridge or middle section:

7. What effect does the three-part harmony create in this song? How does it make you feel as a listener?

🎤 Part 3: Creative Composition and Reflection

8. Composition Task: Choose a simple melody (like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" or a pop song chorus). In the space below, plan your three-part harmony arrangement:

My chosen melody: _________________________________

Lead part will sing: The main melody

Harmony 1 will sing: _________________________________

Harmony 2 will sing: _________________________________

9. What was the biggest challenge you faced when creating your three-part harmony arrangement?

10. How did working with your group help improve your harmony composition? Give one specific example:

11. Reflection: If you could perform this harmony arrangement again, what would you do differently to improve the blend and balance between the three parts?