SATB harmony workflow for choir directors
Choir prep desk
A choir director used the desk to sketch SATB rehearsals quickly, then loaded the best stack into notation software for rehearsal packets.
Faster rehearsal prep
Arrange-first SATB workspace
Turn one lead melody into a professional SATB arrangement desk
Generate a full four-part stack, solo each voice, compare saved arrangements, and move the lead line into the editor when the harmony direction is locked.
SATB harmony deskCoconet arrangerlead melody to four voices
Current arrangement
SATB voice stack
Review the arrangement as one stacked object, solo any voice, or compare saved versions below.
ModelCoconet
LayoutSATB
StyleBalanced
KeyC Major
Generate harmony to populate the stacked SATB workspace.
Lead melody in, four-part arrangement out.
Arrangement shelf
Keep the arrangements worth comparing
Saved arrangements stay ready for reload, replay, export, or editor handoff.
0/6 saved
Save a strong harmony stack to start your arrangement shelf.
Melody Sheet • Multi-part Harmony
Switch between 8 music tools
Current:
Multi-part Harmony
Stack 2–4 voices, preview harmony strategies, and export choir-ready arrangements.
Analyzer
Adjust instrument, noise, and sensitivity controls while reviewing waveforms and pitch grids.
BPM & Key Finder
Drag in songs to detect tempo, key, waveforms, and DJ tools like Camelot wheel insights.
AI Melody Generator
Turn mood prompts into MIDI-friendly melodies and keep a shareable history.
MP3 to MIDI
Convert voice, humming, and instruments into editable MIDI with privacy-first processing.
MP3 to Sheet
Turn recordings or humming into printable sheet music with PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML exports.
Multi-part Harmony
Stack 2–4 voices, preview harmony strategies, and export choir-ready arrangements.
Mobile Recording
Enable PWA recording, tune latency, and push mobile clips into the analyzer pipeline.
Interactive Editor
Drag notes, transpose phrases, and hear instant playback as you edit notation.
Analyzer
Adjust instrument, noise, and sensitivity controls while reviewing waveforms and pitch grids.
BPM & Key Finder
Drag in songs to detect tempo, key, waveforms, and DJ tools like Camelot wheel insights.
AI Melody Generator
Turn mood prompts into MIDI-friendly melodies and keep a shareable history.
MP3 to MIDI
Convert voice, humming, and instruments into editable MIDI with privacy-first processing.
MP3 to Sheet
Turn recordings or humming into printable sheet music with PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML exports.
Mobile Recording
Enable PWA recording, tune latency, and push mobile clips into the analyzer pipeline.
Interactive Editor
Drag notes, transpose phrases, and hear instant playback as you edit notation.
How to use the multi-part harmony desk
Move from lead melody to SATB arrangement in one focused review workflow.
- 1
Start with a lead melody
Use MIDI notes for the most reliable workflow, or convert text/audio into a lead line before arranging.
- 2
Pick a harmony attitude
Choose conservative, balanced, or adventurous voicing depending on how strictly you want the stack to move.
- 3
Generate the SATB stack
Coconet fills Alto, Tenor, and Bass around the lead so you can review one coherent arrangement instead of isolated parts.
- 4
Solo voices and compare versions
Play the full stack or inspect individual voices before saving promising arrangements to the shelf.
- 5
Send the lead line to the editor
Move the top line into the interactive editor when you want tighter rhythmic or pitch-level control.
Case studies for SATB arrangement workflows
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Songwriter arrangement pass
An indie songwriter turned topline hooks into four-part references before deciding which harmony shape fit the chorus best.
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Classroom voice-leading demo
A teacher used solo playback on each part to explain spacing and movement without having to prepare multiple manual examples.
Clearer voice separation
Frequently asked questions about multi-part harmony desks
What does this harmony desk actually generate?+
It generates an SATB-style four-part arrangement from a lead melody, then lets you review the stack by voice.
Why is SATB fixed instead of a flexible voice count?+
This page is built on Coconet-style chorale harmonization, so being explicit about SATB is more honest than pretending the model is a freeform arranger.
What is the best input method?+
Lead MIDI notes are the most reliable. Text and audio are secondary paths that first convert into a lead melody before harmony generation.
Can I compare multiple arrangements?+
Yes. Save strong results to the arrangement shelf, then reload or replay them when comparing voicing directions.
Can I edit the generated voices note by note here?+
This page is arrange-first, not a full notation editor. Use Send Lead to Editor when you need detailed note-level adjustments.
Does it export directly to a DAW?+
It exports MIDI for DAWs and MusicXML for notation tools, plus a CSV summary for quick review and sharing.
Can beginners use it?+
Yes. The workspace keeps the flow narrow: lead line in, harmony stack out, then solo/play/export or save the arrangement.
Does it work for classrooms and choirs?+
Yes. The stacked voice layout is especially useful for classroom demos, rehearsals, and quick voice-leading walkthroughs.
Need a harmony stack you can actually compare and keep?
Generate a new SATB pass, save the versions that deserve a second listen, and move the lead line into the editor when it is ready for detailed shaping.