Questions tagged [modulation]
For questions about changing key in the middle of a piece of music. Do not tag for the modulation audio processing effects. In that case use [effects], [effects-pedal], or [guitar-effects].
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How many types of modulation are there?
I know a few types of modulation off the top of my head like common chord modulation and and chromatic modulation, but I was wondering how many different types of modulation are there and what are ...
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With modern electronic technology is temperament unnecessary?
I am a Physics student but also love math and music, and know a little bit about tuning because it is related to mathematics.
So as far as I understand, Just Intonation is more consonant than ...
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Are there any rules of thumb for shifting the key signature within a tone net?
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I'm working out the algorithmic bases for generation of a tone-net (tonnetz) in preparation for programming the presentation layer.
The problem is ...
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"Punning chord"
I'd like to know if the following description is accurate:
"A composer modulates from one key to another by the use of the “punning” chord, the augmented sixth (punning because it is also a dominant ...
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When did the half-step/whole-step modulation in the middle of a song become popular?
Many pop songs in modern times will use a half step or a whole step modulation in the middle of a song in order to increase excitement. I would like to know when this strategy started, and if it is ...
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What's the exact difference between modulation, key change and tonicisation?
I've always regarded a key change as the use of a completely different set of notes for the following music - definitely in a different key. Was in C, now is in C#, with no reason to suppose a return.
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When does a jazz tune actually modulate?
I am getting into Jazz harmonic analysis, and have watched a few analysis videos to start me off. I will be referring to the analysis that one youtuber (Justinguitarsongs) has made of the tune 'Misty',...
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Do modulations from a major key to a mode count as 'key changes?'
I was listening to Green Light by Lorde, during which there is a modulation from A major to the mixolydian mode. DOes that count as a 'key change' per se?
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Key Changing in a Song?
How do I change keys?
"All by my self" - It was in the key in F major and transitioned to C# minor in the middle of the solo.
I noticed that "All by my Self" and "Never Going to Fall in Love Again" ...
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How to modulate very smoothly and stealthily from major to minor?
I would like to modulate from G major to c minor in such a way that it would be almost unnoticeable to the listener. I'm composing a piece in a style that's very Arvo-Pärtesque minimalist-sounding, so ...
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How to determine what key changes are appropriate?
In the month or so until my band get back together I've been working on writing some new material, and want to try and expand how complex my songs are. I apologise if there are a lot of questions - I'...
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Changing key in a song convincingly
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I have started to break down this broad question to specific, smaller questions.
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Classical music example for seamless transition from one section to other with changing keys
Say, I have ...
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Are there any popular pieces which periodically modulate down?
Many pop tunes will modulate up a semitone near the end of the piece in order to gain energy or excitement. This is known as a Truck Driver's Gear Change, and some tunes will even do it multiple times ...
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Can I use the German sixth chord to modulate to another key?
Can I use the German sixth chord to modulate up a half step?
For example, the Ger6/5 chord in C major is: Ab-C-Eb-F#, which is enharmonically equivalent to G#-B#-D#-F#, i.e. the dominant chord of C# ...
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Can chords found in parallel modes of the relative minor of a key (or relative major when in a minor key) be considered borrowed chords?
In the key of C major, take the following progression:
C----Em----A----G7----C
I------iii------VI----V7-----I
In this progression, can the VI chord be analyzed as a borrowed chord from the major ...
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Harmonic analysis of "Walk this Way" by Aerosmith
I'm trying to do harmonic analysis of "Walk this Way" by Aerosmith. Verses and choruses uses I to IV progression, but I wonder about the riff in the bridge. It seem to be played in the E key. Joe ...
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Why isn't there a closely related key to C minor that has D as tonic?
For minor keys, there are no closely related keys built on the second scale degree. Why? Is it because the chord built from the second scale degree is diminished?
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Is there a special name for "I - V - i" or "i - V - I" Modulation?
Recently, while listening to contemporary and pop music, I discovered that many song uses an I - V - i or i - V - I modulation. For example, C major to G major to C minor. I want to know whether there ...
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Does this modulation make sense?
I am wondering how to assess the following modulation from C major to Bb major according to rules of traditional harmony:
I threw the modulation together without thinking about it much, and thought &...
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How to fill the harmonic gap?
So I have thought of almost the entire progression for my trio that goes from D minor to D major. Here is what I have of it so far:
D minor -> C major -> B minor -> ??? -> A major -> D major
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Help with tonicization, modulation and modal interchange
I'm currently writing a short piece of music for a university assessment, and there are a number of conditions in place as far as what it must contain. About half of them I'm confident I can implement,...
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