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Objectives
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Spell and identify applied leading tone chords of ii, iii, IV, V, and vi in major and minor keys.
Analyze examples from the repertoire that use applied leading tone chords, labeling Roman numerals, cadences, and chord function.
Compose and partwrite chord progressions that use applied leading tone chords.
Harmonize a given melody using applied leading-tone chords.
Preparation for Class
Preparation for Class
Read:
Read:
Tonicization (John Peterson, OMT)
Begin reading with the section "applied leading tone chords"
Watch
Watch
Secondary Leading-Tone Chords
Dr. Kati Meyer (9 mins)
Secondary Leading-Tone Chords
Dr. Kati Meyer (9 mins)
In-Class Activities
In-Class Activities
Discussion
Discussion
Voice Leading Applied LT Chords: What are some of the distinct voice leading considerations for working with applied leading tone chords? Which leading tone chords are most common?
Activities
Activities
Online Practice Worksheets: These worksheets provide practice exercises for spelling, identifying, and composing examples with secondary dominants.
Worksheet 1 (Turek, Theory for Today's Musician, see p. 168–169, 171–175) [Available online through the library here].
Worksheet 2: Spelling, harmonization, and analysis with applied chords (from Fundamentals, Function, and Form)
Worksheet 3: Roman numerals & functional labels with examples by Luise Adolpha Le Beau and Elfrida Andrée. Worksheet & Solution. (Diverse Music Theory)
Composition: Compose three different 4-bar chord progressions in different meters and keys. Each progression should use a different applied leading tone chord. Partwrite the progression in chorale and keyboard style. Label the cadences. Identify Roman numerals and chord function (T, PD, D) below the staff. If there's time, also compose a melody for the chord progression.
Analysis: Analyze examples from the repertoire in the Anthology section below. Identify Roman numerals, chord function (T, PD, D), cadences, and non-chord tones by type.
Repertoire for Practice
Repertoire for Practice
Secondary Dominants: Examples for analysis using applied leading tone chords chords. See the sections titled "Leading Tone Chords of V" and "All Applied Leading Tone Chords."
Practice
Practice
Musition:
Advanced Progressions: Level 1 (review), Levels 4a–5b
Cadences: Levels 1a–2b
Chords: Level 8d (review building dim7 chords)
Chromatic Chords: Levels 4a–5b
Four-Part Writing: Levels 20a–21c
Harmonization: Level 11b
Scale Degree Function: Levels 5b–5d
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