Secondary Dominants – mDecks Music
Step-by-step method for spotting and labeling secondary V and viio chords in major keys using an enhanced circle of fifths.
This lesson teaches a simple five-step trick—identify the key, rotate the circle of fifths, mark diatonic notes, label scale degrees, and write leading tones—to spot secondary dominants (V/ and viio/ types) in major-key music. The instructor demonstrates the technique with clear examples from Beethoven and Chopin and explains how to tell V, V7, viio, and viio7 apart using nearby chord tones. Special attention is given to the IV case and how to handle its accidental, and a downloadable PDF of enhanced circles in all keys is offered for practice. Ideal for harmony students who want a fast, visual workflow for labeling secondary dominants.
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