Harmonization happens when musical notes combine into one chord often in thirds or sixths, and then into chord progressions1. In a simple two-part harmony, the first person sings the melody and the second sings above or below that melody within the chord structure.
Can you learn to harmonize?
Anyone who can sing can learn to harmonize by ear (also known as woodshedding). Learning to harmonize is all about training the ear to hear the implied harmonies to a given melody.
How do you harmonize a song?
To sing harmony or harmonize on an instrument, focus on the chord progression of the song and the scale upon which the melody is based (typically either a major scale or a minor scale). Thirds: The most common type of harmonization is a third above or a third below the melody note.
