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Dec 2024
1h 1m

139-Harmonic Sequences Pt.1

Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
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Melodic sequences occur frequently in music. They are often accompanied by harmonic sequences. Certain harmonic sequence patterns are constructed to preserve good voice leading without breaking the pattern. In this episode, we will focus on the descending circle of fifths sequence.

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