Unit Objectives

By the end of this unit, students will be able to: 

• Explain the concept of tonic prolongation and demonstrate the use of V6 and inversions of V7 for prolonging tonic function.

• Summarize the four most common basslines used for tonic prolongation involving dominant chords.

• Compose chord progressions featuring inversions of V and V7 for tonic prolongation, and add rhythmic accompaniments using provided models.

• Analyze repertoire examples, applying phrase models and embedded phrase models to describe the role of each chord in the progression.

• Explain the function of a cadential 6/4, analyze examples, and demonstrate voice leading principles for resolving it.