Music Harmony Lessons - Modulation using a Pivot Note - Music Theory

You may be familiar with modulating to a different key using a pivot chord but can you modulate using a pivot note? Use this modulation technique to modulate to more extreme keys. When Baroque composers first ventured into the realms of modulation they used pivot chords i.e. a chord that belonged both to the key they were leaving and to the key they were joining. This gave them a smooth transition from one key to another and served musicians well during the Baroque and Classical periods. By the 19th century there was a desire to be more radical in modulation by moving to more extreme keys rather than simply to nearby keys. The problem encountered was that there were no pivot chords linking keys that were far apart so composers alighted on the idea of using single pivot notes. This music theory lesson explains and illustrates the technique and having watched it you will be able to modulate to any key you wish by learning how to make effective use of pivot notes. It’s a real liberation. 🔴 Subscribe for more videos just like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg?sub_confirmation=1 🎵 Become a Music Matters Maestro: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/join 👕 Merch store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/store 🕘 Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction to modulation using a pivot note 1:59 - Pivot chords vs pivot notes 3:23 - Using a pivot note to change key 4:41 - Using a different pivot note to move keys 🎓 Learn Music Online with Music Matters Learn music theory, aural tests, composition, sight reading, orchestration and more! Prepare and practice for music exams and diplomas with Music Matters Courses. Whether you're just getting started with learning music, or you're an experienced musician looking to expand your abilities - we have something for you in our course library. With hours of step-by-step training, our courses will truly help you elevate your musicianship skills to the next level. http://www.mmcourses.co.uk 👥 Social Media Website: http://www.mmcourses.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicMattersGB Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusicMattersGB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MusicMattersGB Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvgdUD 🔗 Affiliate Links Amazon: https://geni.us/71PKSR #MusicTheory #MusicMattersHarmony #TheAllRoundMusician