The Best Chords to Follow Chord V (in Minor Keys) - Music Composition

The video tutorial explores the use of Chord 5 in minor keys, emphasizing its importance in chord progressions. It discusses the harmonic minor scale and chord inversions, providing insights into different conventions. The tutorial presents various progression options from Chord 5, encouraging exploration beyond typical patterns to enhance musical variety.

Why is Chord 5 considered significant in a minor key?

• It is the weakest chord in the hierarchy.

• It is the least used chord.

• It has a strong pull to the tonic chord.

• It is only used in major keys.

What scale is primarily used for writing harmony since the 1600s?

• Melodic minor scale

• Natural minor scale

• Harmonic minor scale

• Major scale

In the ABC convention for chord inversions, what does 'B' represent?

• Root position

• First inversion

• Second inversion

• Third inversion

Which progression is considered the most obvious starting from Chord 5?

• 5 to 4

• 5 to 6

• 5 to 3

• 5 to 1

Why might Chord 2 in a minor key be placed in first inversion?

• To make it louder

• To make it sound more dissonant

• To highlight the tritone

• To mellow the chord and smooth the bassline

What is a characteristic of the progression 5 to 2B to 3 to 7B to 1?

• It uses only root position chords.

• It maintains a scale-like movement in the bass.

• It avoids using any diminished chords.

• It is a common progression in major keys.

What is a potential issue when moving from Chord 5 to Chord 4?

• It creates a weak progression.

• It can lead to parallel octaves and fifths.

• It is too conventional.

• It is not allowed in minor keys.

Which progression involves using two common notes between Chords 5 and 3B?

• 5 to 6 to 1

• 5 to 4 to 1

• 5 to 3B to 6

• 5 to 2B to 7B

What is the benefit of using contrary motion between the top and bottom parts?

• It makes the progression faster.

• It increases the volume.

• It prevents parallel octaves and fifths.

• It simplifies the melody.

What is the main goal of experimenting with Chord 5 progressions?

• To explore new musical possibilities

• To create predictable music

• To avoid using Chord 5

• To always follow traditional patterns