Harmonic Portrait - Charlie Chaplin (Smile)

Harmonic Portrait - Charlie Chaplin (Smile)

In this chordal study series I seek to depict and illustrate the magical character of some of my favorite musicians expressed through my own harmonic brush just like an artist painting a portrait.

This episode is dedicated to the greatness of one of the world’s most renowned comedians and actors (and who also composed one of the sweetest songs ever - “Smile”) - Charlie Chaplin.

This is my take on his brilliant composition - “Smile.”

If you like to further expand your knowledge and understanding as to how I approach re-harmonization and arranging on the guitar and the concepts at play in this particular chord-melody you can check out the following publications here at my official Gumroad bookstore.

The Harmony Tree (Pedal Point Harmonic Explorations)

Undercover Substitutions (CHROMATONAL ii-V7-I)

Short Harmonic Sketch #1 (Wild ii-V7-I) Sus4 Re-Harmonization

Diametric Harmony Part I: the ii chord (minor 7)

Harmonic Reflections (Mirroring Resolution ii-V7-I)

Harmonic Reflections (Altered Refractions)

ENCLOSED - Harmonic Enclosures (minor chords / Dorian)

The Reharm Farm (Modern Re-Harmonization Studies)

Materials Included:

Re-harmonization study (PDF): all chord diagrams of the arrangement in order with clearly labeled soprano melody notes.

HD Video/Audio of the re-harmonization study at tempo

For more info please e-mail: hristo@hristovitchev.com