Lesson 12
Harmony II

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Harmonic analysis (including 7th chords)

The following steps serve as a guide for harmonic analysis of a composition.

1. Determine the key and the mode.
   
  Hint: The key signature narrows the choice of keys to one major key and its relative minor. Most compositions stress the tonic at the beginning of a piece either by beginning on tonic or quickly progressing from the dominant to tonic. Also, most compositions will end on tonic.
   
2. Analyze each chord in the respective key and indicate its position (root or inversion).
   
  If necessary, rewrite each chord in close root position. Label each chord with the appropriate Roman numeral and figured bass. 7th chords will be included in these exercises along with triads.
   
3. Circle and label all nonharmonic tones.
   
  Any note that is not part of the chord should be circled and labeled (PT, NT, Susp., Ant., App.).

Analyze the following excerpt that includes inversions, 7th chords and nonharmonic tones:

 

       
 

Analysis

     
     

 

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