Understanding Harmonic Modulations
What you’ll learn
- Expand your chord progressions
- Uitilise harmonic modulations as a tool to change keys
- Learn how to transition between song sections using harmonic choices
- Gain a deeper understanding of the tension and release of harmony
Let’s get talking about harmonic modulations!
This harmonic device can be used for many functions within music composition, from expanding chord progressions to smoothing out the harmonic shifts between different sections of a song. From Bach to The Beatles, these harmonic modulations are used in tons of styles of music!
Any modern composer, producer, or performer can benefit from this concept of modulating, or magnetically pulling into chords or different keys. This harmonic push and pull allows the composer/player to lure the listener in with interesting shifts in harmony.
Each class will break down the sound of the modulator giving multiple examples, and explain how to think of the modulator’s sound so that you can compartmentalize its sound for later use.
We will cover these fundamental chords that can act as modulators.
V7
vii°7
IV
LA V
iv6
iivb5
+prolonged tension
So whether you use modulations to connect sections of a symphony, seamlessly move between a chorus and a bridge of a rock song, expand your chord progressions, or better understand the complex music of J.S. Bach, this course will help you gain theoretical knowledge that will aid you in numerous facets in your musical exploration.
So if you’re ready to nerd out with me and pay your harmonic dues, this is the right class for you. I look forward to teaching you about this concept as it’s something I’m sure you’ll get plenty of use out of!
Who this course is for:
- Pianists/keyboardists
- Composers looking to expand their compositional vocabulary
- Music producers that wish to deeper their understanding of music theory
- Music theorists with a curiosity for knowledge
