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MUSIC MARRIAGE: HARMONY, MELODY
In melody, the fifth is the furthest note from the tonic. But in harmony, the fifth is the closest chord to the tonic.
Opposites in a fundamental way.
When they’re together, harmony and melody usually get along. Sometimes they fight. Paradoxically, such fighting often sounds delightful.
When they divorce, melody functions fairly well on its own. But harmony does not. By itself, poor harmony flounders, and must find a way to reconcile with melody.