The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition

Episode 21 will review voice leading rules that pertain specifically to SATB (0:58) seventh chords (3:54) and seventh chord inversions (4:33).Question of the day (6:32): In the key of G major, how cou...

28 Jan 20217min

Episode 20 reviews the rules of Soprano-Bass Counterpoint. Starting with form (1:32) and voice movement (1:58). From there we will discuss non-negotiables (2:20), mistakes to avoid (2:40) and common t...

21 Jan 20218min

Episode 19 walks you through the two types of cadences, conclusive and inconclusive. Then zoom in on seven examples imperfect authentic (2:53), half (3:05), phrygian half (3:16), deceptive (3:33), pic...

14 Jan 20216min

Episode 18 is a general overview of what to expect in harmonic rhythm (1:00), chord functions (1:27) and experience with common harmonic progressions (3:56).Question of the day (6:34): What are the ch...

7 Jan 20217min

Episode 17 is great practice for listening to and distinguishing between different triad and seventh chord inversions. There will be 5 inversion listening questions: 1 (1:26) 2 (1:45) 3 (2:02) 4 (2:18...

17 Dec 20206min

Episode 16 leads you through a quick guided visualization of life in the 18th century (0:55). Discover the arabic numerals needed to realize figured bass triads and seventh chords (1:50). Learn how ac...

10 Dec 20209min

Episode 15 guides you through identifying and labeling the three chord formations: root position (1:00) first inversion (1:17) second inversion (1:40). Watch out for similar labels in marco analysis (...

3 Dec 20207min

Episode 14 discusses the form Roman Numerals are written to show the natural progression of harmony in diatonic scales (0:50). Knowledge of scale degrees (2:44) and chord qualities (4:10) can also be ...

19 Nov 20208min