Articles tagged with: "modulation"
A Guide to Dominant Modulation: Changing Keys Like a Pro
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 …
The Sonic Shapeshifter: Mastering Diminished Modulation
Discover the power of diminished modulation, a sophisticated harmonic technique that uses the unique, symmetrical nature of diminished seventh chords to create dramatic and seamless key changes. This...
The Composer's Secret Weapon: A Deep Dive into Chromatic Modulation
This article explores the powerful and expressive technique of chromatic modulation. We'll demystify how composers use chromatically altered chords, enharmonic respellings, and clever voice leading...
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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions
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...
Augmented Chord: The Mysterious Symmetrical Harmony
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, …