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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 14 Jun, 2025

Explore the i-bVII-bVI modal rock progression that creates dark, powerful atmospheres in metal and alternative music. Learn how this natural minor-based sequence became a cornerstone of modern rock harmony.

#modalrock #i-bVII-bVIprogression #naturalminor #metalmusic #progressiverock #darkharmony
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Andalusian Cadence: The Haunting i-VII-VI-V Progression

Andalusian Cadence: The Haunting i-VII-VI-V Progression

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Explore the haunting Andalusian cadence (i-VII-VI-V), a progression rooted in Spanish flamenco tradition that creates exotic, passionate atmospheres in music from classical to rock and metal.

#Andalusiancadence #i-VII-VI-Vprogression #flamencoharmony #phrygianmode #Spanishmusic
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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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