The Picardy Third (Tierce de Picardie) - Music Composition

The Picardy Third (Tierce de Picardie) - Music Composition

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Interactive Video

Performing Arts

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the musical concept of Tierce de Picardie, where a piece in a minor key ends with a major chord. It discusses its origins, practical applications, and demonstrates why it works in minor to major transitions but not vice versa. The tutorial provides examples in C Major and C Minor, highlighting the uplifting effect of this technique. It concludes with tips for composers and improvisers to experiment with this concept.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What happens when you play a piece of music in C Major and end with a C minor chord?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the emotional effect of finishing a piece of music in a major chord after a minor key.

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