Method and apparatus for improved automatic harmonization

Details Method and apparatus for improved automatic harmonization Method and apparatus for improved automatic harmonization

1981-06-17

1985-04-02

Isen, F. W.

Music

Instruments

84 124, 84DIG22, G10F 100

Patent

active

045080020

ABSTRACT:
A method and associated apparatus for embellishing the melody played on an electronic musical keyboard instrument. A set of musically-derived tables relates harmonious accompaniment notes to the melody in accordance with the chosen harmony and is addressed to generate a signal that represents at least one appropriate accompaniment note. The latter signal causes sounding of selected accompaniment notes to produce the desired musical harmony. A choice of voicing style and an orchestration option are additionally provided within the scope of the apparatus and method herein.

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