Music Theory – Page 3

Chord Progressions: Pedal Point

A Pedal Point is a sustained tone, usually the lowest bass note, over which the changing chords in a chord

Voice Leading refers to the arrangement of chord tones within a chord progression such that each tone moves horizontally through the

Harmonic literacy goes beyond knowing the letter name and type of chord being played to understanding how a chord functions

There are two broad classes of Chord Function: To establish key center and tonality (major, minor, blues, etc). To create harmonic

A Chord Progression is a sequence of chords that achieve a larger-scale harmonic purpose than can be achieved by a

Downloadable PDF showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege… The Dorian Scale in 12 Keys

Downloadable PDF showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege… The Mixolydian Scale in 12 Keys

Downloadable PDF showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege… The Natural Minor Scale in 12

Downloadable PDF showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege… The Major Scale in 12 Keys

There is no rule requiring that the root of the chord be the lowest note played. In fact, you can