How to Play Piano: Tonic and Dominant Harmony

The piano is a brilliant instrument because it can be used for both melody and harmony, the lead tune and the accompaniment. In this introduction to harmony, you’ll explore the tonic and dominant notes of a scale, and you’ll revisit Ode to Joy to better understand these concepts in action. This lecture, presented by Pamela D. Pike, is from How to Play Piano. Experience hands-on lessons from a master piano instructor as you explore the building blocks of music.