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Objectives
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Demonstrate further proficiency in harmonizing, composing, analyzing harmony that incorporates pivot chord modulation.
Analyze examples that incorporate direct (or abrupt) modulation.
Preparation for Class
Preparation for Class
Read:
Read:
Review the sections on direct/abrupt modulation in the readings from Unit 7-1:
Extended Tonicization and Modulation to Closely-Related Keys (Peterson, Open Music Theory)
Modulation (Mount, Fundamentals, Function, and Form)
In-Class Activities
In-Class Activities
Activities
Activities
Continued work with material from Unit 7-1 and 7-2.
Analysis: Analyze examples from the repertoire in the Anthology section below. Identify Roman numerals, chord function (T, PD, D), pivot chords and keys, cadences, and non-chord tones by type.
Repertoire for Practice
Repertoire for Practice
Modulation: Examples for analysis that use direct (or abrupt) modulation to another key. See the section "Direct (or Abrupt) Modulation."
Want to learn more?
Want to learn more?
Explore the use of direct modulation in Broadway musicals in this article by Michael Buchler:
Michael Buchler, “Modulation as a Dramatic Agent in Frank Loesser’s Broadway Songs,” Music Theory Spectrum 30, no. 1 (2008): 35–60.
Or, check out Adam Neely's video, "The Most Elegant Key Change in All of Pop Music."
The Most Elegant Key Change in All of Pop Music
Adam Neely (27 mins)
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