Tonicization

For examples in popular music, see the section on “ Tonicization” on Other Modulations here.

1) John Williams, Main Theme

From the film Schindler's List (1994)

2) Maria Szymanowska, “Świtezianka” (“Lady of the Świteź Lake”), mm. 13–20

Lyrics by Adem Mickiewicz (ca. 1828)

3) Louise Reichardt, “Kaeuzlein”

From Zwölf Gesänge No. 8, Op.3

4) Johanna Kinkel, “Der Spanische Zitherknabe,” mm. 5–12

From 6 Gedichte, Op. 8 (1838), words by Emanuel Geibel

5) Louise Farrenc, “Etude in E minor,” mm. 18–33

From 30 Etudes No. 5, Op. 26 (1876)

6) Hideki Kanazashi, “Floor Theme,” mm. 1–8

From the video game Adventures of Lolo (1989)

7) Nobuo Uematsu, “Opening Theme,” mm. 1–8

From the video game Final Fantasy (1987)

More Examples

Paula Maust, Expanding the Music Theory Canon: Modulation
Diverse Music Theory Examples: Tonicization, Pivot Chord and Direct Modulation, Common-tone Modulation, Abrupt and Enharmonic Modulations
Music By Women: Explore the Database (Click on the Harmonic Progression Filter on the left and select Modulation.)
Yale Musical Examples Database: See the "Harmonic/Scale" tab at the bottom. (Scrool to the bottom for examples of direct modulation in pop)

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