Predominant Chords: ii and IV (Root Position in Major)
So, what IS predominant function? In a nutshell, it's all about preparation. Music, especially in th
Predominant Chords: ii6 and IV6 (First Inversion)
Alright, we know ii and IV in root position, but now let's get fancy with inversions! We're talking
Predominant Chords: ii6/5 and IV6/5 (First Inversion Seventh Chords)
Hold onto your hats, because we're adding a seventh! Yes, we're talking about the supertonic seventh
Predominant Chords in Minor Keys
Now, let's get spicy with minor keys! Everything we've learned about predominant function still appl
Voice Leading with Predominant Chords
Alright, this is where the rubber meets the road! We've talked about what predominant chords are; no
Chord Progressions: Predominant to Dominant
This is the bread and butter of functional harmony! The Predominant to Dominant progression is argua
Chord Progressions: Predominant to Tonic (Plagal Cadence)
While Predominant to Dominant is the main event, sometimes a predominant chord takes a direct route
Predominant Function in Context
Alright, music explorers, we've covered a lot of ground! Now, let's put it all together. This is whe