modulation

Question 1

what is modulation

Answer 1

change of key, look for accidentals

Question 2

what are the 5 ‘closely related keys’

Answer 2

the relatie major or minor
relative major and minor with one less sharp or flat
relative major and minor with one more sharp or flat

Question 3

what is a pivot chord

Answer 3

a chord found in both the original and the new key.

Question 4

what are good choices for a pivot chord?

Answer 4

a chord that can function as a predominant:
ii or IV are good!
VI or I are ok
or any chord in common to both keys

Question 5

how to modulate using a pivot chord

Answer 5

establish original key
write the pivot chord (must be a tonic or pre-dominant in the new key)
write the dominant of the new key
resolve this dominant to tonic functioning chord in the new key (I, I6, vi)