Articles tagged with: "i bvii bvi"

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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Modal Rock Progression: The Dark Power of i-bVII-bVI

Modal Rock Progression: The Dark Power of i-bVII-bVI

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The i-bVII-bVI progression is a cornerstone of rock harmony, creating a dark, epic, and mysterious atmosphere. Derived from the natural minor scale (Aeolian mode), this sequence avoids traditional...

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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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