chromatic mediant modulation

Distant Modulation

Distant Modulation During the Baroque and early Classical periods most modulations would be to the dominant, subdominant or relative key. Modulation to these “close” keys is relatively straightforward, because two …

direct modulation

Direct Modulation

Modulation is the process of changing key. Although most modulations use the progression V-I or V7-I, sometimes music can pass into a new key without any preparation from the new …

new key signature

Close Keys

Close Keys for Modulation Whichever key you begin with, the closest keys to modulate to are the dominant (add one sharp or remove one flat), the subdominant (add one flat …

Modulation

Modulation “Modulation” in music means “change of key”. A modulation can happen with or without a change of key signature, and in fact, most modulations do not include a change …