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Harmonic Progression
Circle of Fifths
Progressions
Sequences may be melodic harmonic or both Recall roman numerical designation of chords One common sequential progression
I V vi iii IV I
Circle of Fifths progression : series of roots related by descending 5th (or ascending 4ths) Most basic progression in tonal harmony
The ii Chord
Extending the circle-of-fifths progression backward one step gives us the following progression:
ii -> V -> I
Many phrases contain only a I-ii-V-I progression. (Example 7-9) shows the Soprano and Bass framework Compare to Bachs version of same progression (Example 7-10)
The vi Chord
One more step in the progression brings us to the vi chord:
vi -> ii -> V -> I In root position, this progression gives us an ostinato bass pattern often found in popular tunes/music
Including the iii chord is not common but does occur occasionally and usually goes to vi The III chord in minor is used more frequently Ex. 7-13, 7-14
The IV Chord
Missing is the IV chord which lies a P5 below the tonic An interesting chord with three dominant functions:
IV -> I creates a plagal cadence IV can be sub. with ii going directly to V or vii IV can also be followed by ii (IV-ii-V)
A very confusing chart, unless you know what its talking about
Common Exceptions
1. V -> vi (deceptive cadence) 2. iii -> IV
Checkpoint
What is the difference between a tonal sequence and a real sequence? Does a circle-of-fifths sequence use descending fifths or ascending fifths? What are three conventional uses of the IV chord?