MKT 100 chords

Tonic Key: C major.
- Closely Related Key:
- G major
- F major
  - Relationship of F major to C major:
  - Subdominant (IV)
  - Lower dominant
- Close relationship explained through musical structures in Baroque music.

Binary Forms:
- Characteristics:
- Rounded binary forms or smaller pieces common in Baroque music.
- Rounded Binary Form:
- Structure: ABBA
  - A section followed by a contrasting B section, which resembles A but is varied.
- Concept exploration through practice.

Types of Binary Form:
- Simple Binary Form:
- Composed of two sections: A and B, potentially with repeat bar lines.
- Rounded Binary Form:
- Structure resembling ternary but is distinct, follows A, B, and returns to A (altered or varied).
- B Section Characteristics:
- Described as a digression, utilizing motifs from A but is shorter (usually four bars compared to eight in A).
- Relies heavily on material from the A section, which might be transposed.

Modulation Focus:
- A section often ends in tonic (C major) or dominant, most typically modulating to G major or D major in digression.
Fashionable Practices:
- Norms adhered to by composers due to trends rather than strict rules, e.g., classical modulations adhered to popular practices of the time.

Transition to Beethoven-style Modulation:
- A switch in traditions with Beethoven, who introduced modulation to the mediant, reflecting a new trend.
- Modern-day trends evolve much faster than those observed in the past.

Listening Exercise:
- Participants encouraged to compare opening melody to digression in compositions as preparation for practical application.
Potential use of examples in lessons, with visual aids for clarity on how A and B sections relate.

Definition of Triad:
- A triad consists specifically of three notes, while a chord is a broader term that refers to two or more notes played simultaneously.
Types of Chords:
- Triad Types:
- Major, minor, augmented, diminished.
- Chords Beyond Triads:
- Includes quartal chords, quintal chords, mixed interval chords, and clusters.

Triad Construction Procedures:
- Examples using alternative root notes demonstrate how triads can be structured in root positions.
Types of Triads (Flat or Sharp):
- Identification of triad types using intervals.
- Major Triad: Major, minor third.
- Minor Triad: Minor, major third.
- Diminished Triad: Minor, minor third.
- Augmented Triad: Major, major third.

Common Mistakes and Simplifications:
- Simplifying identification methods without losing clarity in understanding the types and functions of triads.

Understanding Inversions:
- Root Position: Defined as the lowest note being the root with 5-3 indication.
- First Inversion: Bottom note becomes the third, marked as 6-3.
- Second Inversion: Bottom note is the fifth, marked as 6-4.
Importance for Analysis:
- Triad inversions and function marking essential for harmony analysis—students expected to practice these formats.

Common Elements in Questions:
- Key position at the start of pieces, analysis of chords presented, etc.
- Identifying Triads and Inversions: Recognition that questions will specify types and positions, emphasizing careful reading.
- Students must be able to discern the context of chords affecting their tonality within major or minor frameworks.

Function of Secondary Dominants: Usage explored through examples where dominant function of relative chords applies despite retaining original tonal center.
- Practical Application: Importance of the harmonic minor for extracts and melodic minor for melodies.
- Overarching goals of music study focusing on building fluency for identifying and creating harmonies using triads in compositions.