Note: Shortened from what I wrote on the board!
Wkbk, p. 319, 1A and B
***p. 320 (#2) will be assigned later.
(musTh211) Assignment 17, Modulation to Distant Keys (updated, see comment)
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3 responses to “(musTh211) Assignment 17, Modulation to Distant Keys (updated, see comment)”
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I didn’t go over 1B enough in class. I would suggest the following strategy for solving those problems:
First, see if a modal mixture chord in the original key (top) is diatonic to the new key. If so, use it. For example, to get from C Major to E-flat Major I could use a minor dominant in C (v: G – Bb – D) as iii in E-flat.
Second, see if bII (Neapolitan) in the original key is diatonic in the new. If so, you can use it. This is really useful for modulations up a half step, as bII in the old key can become tonic in the new key. (with bVI in the original key as its dominant)
Third, look for some type of tonicization in either the old or new key that will function as a diatonic chord in the other key. In this case, think secondary dominant TRIADS (not dominant seventh chords or leading tone chords). The connection here is the secondary dominant triad, being major, must fit to one of the diatonic major chords in the new key. If you are modulating to a major key, the secondary dominant must be either I, IV, or V in the new key. If you are modulating to a minor key, the secondary dominant must be either III, VI, or VII. For example, V/ii in G major (E – G# – B) could be IV in B major. Or IV in F major (Bb – D – F) could be V/III in c minor. Just remember that the diatonic chord will always be major if it pairs with a secondary dominant in the other key.
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I can’t remember what books you wanted us to bring to class tomorrow. Although I think it’s safe to assume you are already in bed at this time, it would be pretty awesome if you could post the needed textbooks on here before 7:45am tomorrow
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Apologies. For now, workbook. I’ll tell you ahead of time when the anthology is needed again.
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