Vocal harmony? Should it follow functional harmony?

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  1. MaXe1

    MaXe1 Ultrasonic

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    Should vocal harmony follow functional harmony rules?
    Like I-V-I thing?
    What are some techniques to make vocal harmony resolve and sound like a phrase instead of random chords?!
     
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  3. Smoove Grooves

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    That's just it: I'm not really sure harmonies ever "resolve", or even need to, do they?
    I suppose it's contextual, as everything is.
    Harmony is harmony, vocal or instrumental.
    There are different harmonization theories, not just functional harmony, and they are all applicable.
    Perhaps re-listen to John & Paul's 2 part stuff.

    Uh, that one's on you lol!
     
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    While I believe harmony rules should follow music and you can do whatever sounds right, if you want some rules to follow, check Palestrina-style renaissance counterpoint.

    Edit: Or try this
     
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  5. orbitbooster

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    You can try something like this:

    upload_2019-12-8_13-23-46.png

    This is a I-ii7-I-V7-I, and it's the same cadence on all Hanon scales, major or minor.
    I'm a bit rusty in harmony, but with a little refresh I could explain the rules behind this and how rebuild it in all scales without reading the score.
     
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