Modulation Techniques

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Modulations introduction

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What is a modulation?

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Key centers vs. modulation

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Dominant motion for modulation

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Diminished to dominant sequences

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Diminished to dominant C to Bb

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Diminished to dominant to relative min.

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Dominant chord modulation

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Pivot chord modulation – introduction

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Common keys and finding pivot chords

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Amazing Grace – F to C

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Amazing Grace – F to Bb

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Borrowed minor key chords

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Amazing Grace – F to Ab (borrowed)

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Amazing Grace – F to Db (sus4)

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Amazing Grace – F to Eb

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Diminished to ii-V sequence

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Amazing Grace – F to Ab (create pivot)

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Amazing Grace – F to Ab (diminished)

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Modulation Techniques

In this lesson I cover several different modulation techniques that you can use to move between keys. I use the songs Amazing Grace and What A Friend We Have in Jesus as examples. You’ll learn about pivot chords, diminished sequences and other common and not-so-common modulation tricks!

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Arranging Techniques

In this collection, we are going to cover different left-hand accompaniment examples that you can add to your arrangements. We will also cover several different modulation techniques that you can use to move between keys. Pivot chords, diminished sequences, how to use the pedal and some stride piano techniques are also included!

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Modulations introduction

What is a modulation?

Key centers vs. modulation

Dominant motion for modulation

Diminished to dominant sequences

Diminished to dominant C to Bb

Diminished to dominant to relative min.

Dominant chord modulation

Pivot chord modulation – introduction

Common keys and finding pivot chords

Amazing Grace – F to C

Amazing Grace – F to Bb

Borrowed minor key chords

Amazing Grace – F to Ab (borrowed)

Amazing Grace – F to Db (sus4)

Amazing Grace – F to Eb

Diminished to ii-V sequence

Amazing Grace – F to Ab (create pivot)

Amazing Grace – F to Ab (diminished)

Modulation Techniques

Arranging Techniques

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