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Library AP Music Theory Unit 5: Harmony and Voice Leading II: Chord Progressions and Predominant Function
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5. Harmony and Voice Leading II: Chord Progressions and Predominant Function

Key topics: Predominant function: IV/iv and ii/iio chords, The vi/VI chord and its role in progressions, Predominant seventh chords (ii7, iiø7, IV7), The iii/III chord, Cadences with predominant function (ii6–V–I, IV–V–I), Cadential 6/4 chord (I6/4 before V at cadences), Passing 6/4 and pedal 6/4 chords.

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Unit 5: Harmony and Voice Leading II: Chord Progressions and Predominant Function

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Topics in this unit

  • Predominant function: IV/iv and ii/iio chords
  • The vi/VI chord and its role in progressions
  • Predominant seventh chords (ii7, iiø7, IV7)
  • The iii/III chord
  • Cadences with predominant function (ii6–V–I, IV–V–I)
  • Cadential 6/4 chord (I6/4 before V at cadences)
  • Passing 6/4 and pedal 6/4 chords