Introduction
1) Arranging “Shenandoah” in C Major
A. Simplify the Rhythm of the Melody
B. Add Block Chords or Single Chord Tones to the Melody
C. Arpeggiation
D. Cross-String Technique
E. Harmonize the Melody in 3rds and 6ths
F. Natural Harmonics
G. Artificial Harmonics
2) Arranging “Shenandoah” in F Major
A. Add Block Chords or Single Chord Tones to the Melody
B. Arpeggiation
C. Cross-String Technique
D. Harmonize the Melody in 3rds and 6ths
E. Natural Harmonics
F. Artificial Harmonics
3) Arranging “Shenandoah” in G Major
A. Add Block Chords or Single Chord Tones to the Melody
B. Arpeggiation
C. Cross-String Technique
D. Harmonize the Melody in 3rds and 6ths
E. Natural Harmonics
F. Artificial Harmonics
4) Variations in Melodic Rhythm
A. Variations in C Major
B. Variations in F Major
5) Alternate Tunings
A. Open-A Tuning (a C# E A) – Static Harmony
1. Add Block Chords to the Melody
2. Arpeggiation
3. Cross-String Possibilities
4. Harmonize the Melody in 3rds and 6ths
5. Natural Harmonics
6. Artificial Harmonics
B. Open-A Tuning (a C# E A) – Dynamic Harmony
C. Open-G Tuning (g B D G)
D. Open-F Tuning (a C F A)
E. Other Alternate Tuning Ideas
6) Reharmonization
A. Reharmonization with Triads
B. Reharmonization with Seventh Chords
C. The Power of the V7 Chord
D. Chord Planing
7) “Shenandoah” Finished Arrangements
A. C Major Arrangements
• Arrangement 7.1: Beginner Arrangement in C Major
• Arrangement 7.2a: Intermediate Arrangement in C Major
• Arrangement 7.2b: Intermediate Arrangement in C Major – Alternate Measure 8
• Arrangement 7.3: Intermediate-Advanced Arrangement in C Major
B. F Major Arrangements
• Arrangement 7.4: Beginner-Intermediate Arrangement in F Major
•Arrangement 7.5: Intermediate Arrangement in F Major
•Arrangement 7.6: Intermediate Arrangement in F Major
•Arrangement 7.7: Intermediate-Advanced Arrangement in F Major
•Arrangement 7.8: Advanced Arrangement in F Major
C. G Major Arrangements
•Arrangement 7.9: Intermediate-Advanced Arrangement in G Major
•Arrangement 7.10: Advanced Arrangement in G Major: Open G Tuning
Appendix A: Essential Music Theory
Appendix B: Harmonics