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The i-VI-ii-V7 Progression: Jazz's Most Essential Minor Key Sequence

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.

#i-VI-ii-V7progression #minorkeyprogression #jazzballadharmony #sophisticatedharmony #minorii-V
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Dominant Seventh Chord

Dominant Seventh Chord

Published on 25 May, 2025

Explore the dominant seventh chord - the tension-filled four-note chord built on the fifth scale degree that drives harmonic motion and creates powerful resolutions in music.

#dominantseventh #chord #harmony #tension #resolution #V7 #tritone #cadence
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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions

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 …

#secondarydominants #tonicization #chordprogressions #functionalharmony #dominant-tonicrelationship #V/V #V/ii #alteredchords #modulation #jazzharmony #classicalharmony
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