Chord Progressions + Harmonies Flashcards
Describe the emotion that comes with the following chord order and what are the chord qualities?
Minor Scale
I , VI , II , V
Adds some drama and tension to before the last chord to release on the root.
Minor
Maj
Dim
Minor
Describe the emotion that comes with the following chord order and what are the chord qualities?
Minor Scale
I , VI , IV , VII
Adds a bit of anticipation in the final chord to lead and release into the root chord
Maj
Min
Maj
Dim
Extended chord progression:
How should you go about ordering chords so it does not feel like its repeated
change the positions of the chords in the second half of the phrase
*ex: change the 1st and 2nd positions
In any chord progression each chord has its own _____ based on its _____
In a 4 chord progression what are the properties of each chord?
strength based on its position
1 - strongest emphasis
3 - second strongest
2,4 - transitionary chords
When working on changing chord progressions/harmonies would it be fine if the chords/bassline are inverted?
No it makes things more complicated and could confuse the listener.
Create the main progression first before doing any inversions
What is a turnaround?
A rapid change in chords at the end of a progression that leads the listener back to the first chord giving a sense of momentum
Which two chords in a scale have the strongest relationship?
I and V chords
Explain push/pull in terms of chord lengths
Push - chords come in earlier to give anticipation
Pull - chords come in later to give suspension
What is a 3 6 2 5 turnaround?
A chord progression that adds momentum going from III, VI, II, V chords leading into the root chords
*each chord is 4 steps from each other
What is the concept of push/pulls in terms of chord progressions
Push - chords come in earlier to give a feeling of anticipation (pushing the melody forward)
Pull - chords come in later to give a suspended feeling (pulling on the current chord)
