Harmonic Progression Determines the shape of a composition. A good harmonic progression has a purpose or goal.

Root Relationships ROOT not BASS Relationship to the key (tonality) Ex: V sounds dominant 2) Relationship of interval between roots Ex: I – IV is a 4th , ii – V is a 4th, V – I is a 5th

Circle Progression Major: First two then skip across Minor: First five then skip across

Circle Progression Major: First two then skip across

Circle Progression Minor: First five then skip across

Common Shortened Circle Progressions

Circle Progressions occur with greater profusion near a cadence.

Half Cadence makes you expect tonic because it is a circle progression.

Other Progressions Backwards Circle - Ascending 5ths, Descending 4ths Purpose is relief from motion towards tonic Ascending Seconds - Purpose is to switch from one circle progression to the next circle progression Most common: I – IV – V – I

Other Progressions Purpose is to move away from tonic. Descending 3rds - Purpose is to move away from tonic.

Dominant Function Chords V The real Slim Shady. vii° Dominant function, vii° I I6 4 Dominant function,  V  I I6 4

Repeated Chords = No progression

Harmonic Rhythm The speed at which the progression changes. Defines the prevailing meter.

Harmonic Rhythm The speed at which the progression changes. Defines the prevailing meter.

Harmonic Rhythm The speed at which the progression changes. Defines the prevailing meter.

Harmonic Rhythm The speed at which the progression changes. Defines the prevailing meter.