Music Theory: Using 2nd Inversion Triads in Music
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Channel: Scott Watson · 2018 · Music
This tutorial presents an overview of when and how to use 2nd Inversion (or "6/4") chords in typical "common practice" part-writing. You'll learn about the cadential 6/4, the passing 6/4, the pedal 6/4 and the arpeggiated 6/4 usage. Chances are, if you are writing conventional "common practice" music and you're not using one of these 2nd inversion uses, you shouldn't be using it! Although the video refers to specific examples found in a standard harmony text, what is presented here may be applied universally. Dr. Scott Watson teaches in the School of Music at Cairn University (Langhorne, PA). To investigate how YOU can unlock your musical talents at this Philadelphia-area Christian liberal arts university, please visit: https://cairn.edu/worship-music-ma-online/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=MAWorshipMusic&utm_id=Watson25
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