Articles tagged with: "vi iv i v progression"

Alternative Rock Progression: The vi-IV-I-V Foundation

Alternative Rock Progression: The vi-IV-I-V Foundation

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Explore the vi-IV-I-V progression that defines alternative rock music. Learn how this emotional harmonic sequence became the foundation for countless 90s hits and continues to influence modern songwriting.

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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 …

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