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Harmony and Voice Leading II (Chord Progressions and Predominant Function)

Samuel Baker

Samuel Baker

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Study Guide Overview

This AP Music Theory study guide covers predominant harmonies (ii and IV), including their function in expanding phrases and leading to the dominant (V). It explains the roles of the subdominant (IV/iv) and supertonic (ii/iiยฐ) chords, emphasizing the importance of IV preceding ii. The guide also touches upon voice leading within predominant sections and the use of contrary motion.

Question 1 of 8

Ready to rock ๐Ÿค˜? Which of these chords is a predominant chord in a major key?

I

V

ii

vi