Musician Advanced Section 1 Chapter 5

Question 1

What is modulation?

Answer 1

The process of moving from one key (or tonal center) to another

Question 2

What are closely related keys?

Answer 2

Relative Major/minor and all keys separated from the original by the addition or subtraction of one flat or sharp in the key signature

Question 3

How many closely related keys belong to a specific key?

Answer 3

Five

Question 4

What kind of chord is used in simple modulation?

Answer 4

Common chord, diatonic to both keys

Question 5

Which two chords should not be used as a common pivot chord?

Answer 5

Dominant or dim7 of new key

Question 6

Where is key established in a modulation?

Answer 6

First dominant to tonic progression, must be completed by end of first phrase

Question 7

How to locate the modulation in simple modulation

Answer 7

Listen for V-I establishment in a new key; find first chord that seems to be functioning differently (likely has an accidental); back up one chord - if it’s common, it’s likely a pivot chord

Question 8

What are the seven types of advanced modulation?

Answer 8

Diatonic to diatonic to a distant key
Diatonic to chromatic
Chromatic to diatonic
Chromatic to chromatic
Enharmonic modulation
Change of mode
Common tone