Articles tagged with: "minor ii v"

The i-VI-ii-V7 Progression: Jazz's Most Essential Minor Key Sequence
Published on 14 Jun, 2025
Master the i-VI-ii-V7 progression, jazz's most essential minor key sequence. Learn how this sophisticated harmonic journey creates the perfect foundation for ballads and emotional musical expression.
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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions
Published on 17 May, 2025
Secondary dominants are powerful harmonic tools that add color, tension, and forward momentum to chord progressions. By temporarily "tonicizing" non-tonic chords, secondary dominants create brief harmonic detours that enrich musical …
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#V/ii
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#modulation
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