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What Is the Difference Between Direct Modulation and Sequential Modulation in Music?
Direct and Sequential Modulation: Two Ways to Change Tonal DirectionNot every modulation needs to be smooth or gradual.
Some composers prefer to move directly into a new key, creating a sudden change… read more
What Is a Pivot Chord, and How Can You Use It to Modulate from One Key to Another?
Pivot Chords: How to Modulate Smoothly Between KeysOne of the most elegant ways to move from one key to another is through a pivot chord.
A pivot chord belongs naturally to both the original key and… read more
What Is Modulation in Music, and How Does a Composer Establish a New Key?
Modulation Explained: How Music Moves from One Key to AnotherA piece of music does not have to remain in the same key from beginning to end. Composers can move between tonal centres, creating contrast, expanding the… read more