Modulation

Question 1

What is a related key and list for C major?

Answer 1

Dominant (G Major)
Subdominant (F Major)
Relative Minor/Major (A Minor)
Parallel Key (C Minor)

Question 2

What is the ideal harmonic structure for a modulation?

Answer 2

Pivot chord -> V/V7 -> I/i

Question 3

When dealing with minor keys in modulation what do you need to remember when building chords?

Answer 3

Use the HARMONIC minor scale

Question 4

What is one of the most important things to do for a convincing melody modulation?

Answer 4

To find the notes that are different in the new key and use them, usually will require accidentals.

Question 5

When is it ok to use augmented intervals?

Answer 5

When they are two notes from the Dominant Seventh chord

Question 6

What do you need to be careful off when comparing unique notes between keys?

Answer 6

The extra sharp in melodic minor scales even if its not written can be in the key your moving to so wouldn’t be a unique note

Question 7

What chord can sometimes be used for a key change thats not V7

Answer 7

vii diminished