Dr. B Music Theory - Dr. B Music Theory Lesson 15 (Harmonic Progression)
Master Music Theory from Scales to Advanced Harmony with Dr. B's Comprehensive Course
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What you'll learn
Construct and analyze diatonic chord progressions using Roman numerals.
Apply voice leading principles to write and resolve four-part harmony.
Identify and use non-chord tones and secondary dominant chords in analysis.
Recognize and realize augmented sixth chords and Neapolitan chords in context.
TOPICS
0:00 - Harmonic Progression (in major)
5:07 - Harmonic Progression (in minor)
6:56 - How to harmonize a melody (5 step method using diatonic root position triads only - no viio)
7:46 - Start & end with "I" if possible
8:11 - Penultimate chord is "V" if possible
8:34 - Write all other chord options under other melody notes
14:58 - Check harmonic progression
15:25 - Change chords for every melody note
22:20 - Part write
29:21 - Analysis of J.S. Bach
31:44 - CLARIFICATION: measure 3 on beat 1, it is D in first inversion – D/F# and IV6) & non-chord tone on the "and of one" is G# not E
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