From Classical To Jazz Part 3 – mDecks Music
A step-by-step practice lesson that teaches the circle of fifths and the 'five of six' secondary dominant with exercises to apply them in all keys.
This lesson walks through the circle of fifths and demonstrates how to build and use the five-of-six secondary dominant to target the vi chord. It breaks the material into clear practice steps: playing the circle degrees, identifying 2-5-1 baselines, converting diatonic iii to a secondary V by raising a single note, and exercising these patterns around the circle in every key. Exercises include baseline walking, chord-sequence practice (including 3-6-2-5-1 and the two-of-six insertion), and applying the concept to diatonic seventh chords to create functioning E7 pivot chords. Ideal for players who already know triads and seventh chords and want focused, repeatable drills to internalize secondary dominants and functional harmony.
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