Articles tagged with: "diminishedmodulation"
A Guide to Dominant Modulation: Changing Keys Like a Pro
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
Dominant modulation is a cornerstone of Western music, providing a smooth and powerful way to change keys. This article demystifies this essential harmonic tool, exploring what it is, how it …
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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
Secondary dominants are one of the most powerful tools in functional harmony, used to add color, tension, and forward momentum to chord progressions. By temporarily "tonicizing" chords other than the...
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Augmented Chord: The Mysterious Symmetrical Harmony
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
The augmented chord, built by stacking two major thirds, is a perfectly symmetrical harmony that divides the octave into three equal parts. Its unique structure creates a sense of tension, …
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