Music Harmony Lessons - Who Needs the Rule of the Octave? - Music Theory

This music theory lesson summarises the rule of the octave and explains how it offers insight into harmonic thinking and into Baroque harmony in particular. The rule of the octave begins with the notion of harmonising an octave of the scale in the bass using first inversion chords. We learn how the pattern is modified progressively through starting and ending with the tonic chord in root position, then employing the dominant chord in root position, then by preceding each tonic and dominant chord with a 7th chord. This pattern is explored in major and minor keys. The rule of the octave explains many of the harmonic progressions that are still regarded as strong today. ⬇️Download the files https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kzNOENWNin5bhyVpdsg2l_x9TjedpxYL/view?usp=sharing 🔴 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 who needs the rule of the octave? 0:50 - The root position chord problem 2:30 - Harmonizing with first inversion chords 4:13 - Mixing root position and first inversion chords 5:54 - The creation of standard chord progressions 6:49 - Further modification 8:50 - Why a balance of harmony is important 9:57 - Incorporating seventh chords 11:58 - The creation of pre-dominant seventh chords 13:44 - Applying this to minor keys 17:07 - Conclusion 🎓 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 #AdvancedMusicTheory #TheAllRoundMusician