Harmony is one of my favorite musical terms. When I think about it, it brings joy on so many levels. But what is harmony? According to Wikipedia, Harmony, is defined as the simultaneous use of other pitches and chords. Now these pitches and chords are used to support the melody.
From as early as I can remember I have always loved harmony. I grew up in a house where we always sang in harmony. We would gather around the piano for family worship and sing together. While listening to gospel choirs and quartets, my brothers and I would pick out the various parts and sing them. My ear training started way before I could talk.
What do you mean? I mean that I was surrounded by musical people from my parents to my brothers, and someone was always singing a “second or third” part. So it became a natural thing for me to hear the notes from various harmonies as I grew up.
I would like to think that those early days also helped me learn to live in harmony with my blood brothers so much so that i became My Brother’s Keeper. Living in harmony is even more important than singing in harmony. When you sing or play in harmony you have to listen to the other parts to make sure you blend in with the ones around you. Similarly, we should live our lives in harmony with nature and with each other. Sing in harmony and live in harmony as we Play It By Ear!
Stopping by from the Facebook UBC group – and I can really relate to this post! I actually taught myself to harmonize (singing alto) at a young age on a little chord organ (keyboard). I went on to win singing competitions in duets and small groups, audition and win parts in choruses, and even joined a traveling chorale during my first college experience – one that included making an album!
I also like your analogy about living in harmony with those around us.
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love the name, its a soothing name , i bet they are great to see live, i dont unfortunatly get to see many bands live x