11598 / 18210 · Workshop 95 — Arranging by Ear from a Recording: Extracting Melody, Bass, Harmony, Groove, Texture, and Form Without Depending on a Lead Sheet← prev⊞ allnext →
95.35Example
You hear:
tension strongly wanting C.
Bass G.
Even if upper extensions are unclear:
likely dominant family.
You can first write:
V → I
before determining:
G7
G9
G13
G7♭9
etc.