Pivot Chords and Wormholes
Published: 2025-09-01
pivot-chord modulation
tonal harmony
wormholes
A focused breakdown of harmonic subtleties—pivot chords and modulatory 'wormholes'—used when analyzing jazz standards.
This lesson analyzes a jazz standard’s harmonic progression, emphasizing how pivot chords and small modulatory shifts ("wormholes") influence interpretation. It presents different analytical options and practical examples starting from an F major tonic to illustrate each approach. Ideal for musicians who want clearer tools for reading and reharmonizing complex chord movements.
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