Articles tagged with: "harmonic movement"

The iii-vi-ii-V Progression: Circle of Fifths in Motion

The iii-vi-ii-V Progression: Circle of Fifths in Motion

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The iii-vi-ii-V is one of the most elegant and common chord progressions in Western music, particularly in jazz and classic pop. It functions as a powerful extension of the fundamental …

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A Guide to Dominant Modulation: Changing Keys Like a Pro

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

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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