Tory Kelly's "All I Want for Christmas" Reharmonization Tutorial

Breaking Down the Chords: Tory Kelly's "All I Want for Christmas" Reharmonization Tutorial



Introduction and Context: I discuss a TikTok duet I did last year where I reharmonized the chords for Tori Kelly's rendition of "All I Want for Christmas."

Tutorial Focus and Approach: In this tutorial, I aim to break down and analyze the reharmonized chords, emphasizing their theoretical basis. I specify that my reharmonization was explicitly crafted for Tori Kelly's version of the song in the key of F# Major.

Chord Analysis and Techniques: I provide a detailed explanation of my chord choices and progressions, highlighting chromatic movements, non-diatonic tones, and the use of advanced chords to create a unique sound. I also discuss techniques like tritone substitution and passing chords to transition smoothly between the original song's chord progressions.

Harmonization Strategy and Melody Integration: I elaborate on my strategy for reharmonization, focusing on creating a seamless transition between chords while maintaining the melody. I emphasize the importance of listening and experimenting to determine the quality and resolution of chords.

Concluding Remarks and Resources: I conclude the video by encouraging viewers to practice with the provided resources, subscribe to my channel for more content, and consider joining my membership program for further piano learning.

Click here to download the MIDI and Audio file: https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/all-i-want-for-christmas/