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Harmonizing Melodies with Upper Structure Triads Part 2 Adding harmony to a melody line (harmonization) can add depth and richness to a line. Harmonizing with upper structure triads dials this up a notch by underscoring the melody with a subtle polytonal undercurrent that transforms the line by obscuring the key. It is an entrancing effect that sounds sophisticated and hip. Watch part two of this two-part series to see how to harmonize chord tones over dominant chords with upper structure triads.

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