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Lesson 15 of 84 ยท Harmony

Power Chords in Rock

Learn about power chords in rock: explore modal harmony and its colors

What You'll Learn

Modulation means changing key within a piece. Common modulations move up by a half step for dramatic effect in pop songs.

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Explore modal harmony and its colors

2

Identify secondary dominants in a progression

Notes on the Staff

C4
E4
G4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does 'dissonant' mean in music?