Part 1 Tonicization Secondary Dominants

Part 1: This tutorial introduces the concept of Tonicization. Although I’ve covered the use of the IVm , b9, and diminished 7th, this is our first serious look at introducing harmonies outside of the key You will find that Tonicization / Secondary Dominants are a wonderful device to create forward energy.

[@daveknight1775]

David, I know I'm four years late but that was an amazing lesson! Thank you so much!!!

[@davidburtstudio]

Hi David (great name) I'm pleased you found one of my tutorials on TONICIZATION. I hope you'll take the time to continue onto to PARTS 2, 3, & 4.

[@madisont3123]

clear and concise. much appreciated before i begin a remote theory class this morning

[@davidburtstudio]

Pleased you found it helpful. Please check out PARTS 2. & 3. You may also find The Relationship of Secondary Chord Movements Parts 1,2,3,4 also interesting.

[@mwasie]

I just wanted to say that your video was the first video in the last 2 days in my attempt to understand secondary dominants. It is mind-boggling to think all the others could not explain it as you did. I look forward to watching your other videos. Thank you!

[@davidburtstudio]

Glad I was able to help with the understanding of tonicization/secondary dominants. Part two carries on, while Part three discusses the use of sub-dominants using Tonicization principals. My other tutorials are easily accessible from my website: www.davidburt.com On the right-hand side of my homepage just click on the tab marked Tutorials.

[@seanperry4757]

Super helpful, especially since I've been halfway trying to teach myself theory for the past two months due to coronavirus stay-at-home orders. Thank you!!

[@davidburtstudio]

I'm pleased it was helpful. I hope you'll continue with the rest of my tutorials on tonicization.

[@ramonzamudio8126]

Man this is awesome

[@davidburtstudio]

Glad you’re got some benefit from it. I hope you continue with Toicization Parts 2 and 3.

[@namenaim1560]

Very useful thankyou

[@ephjaymusic]

David, you're a diamond mate!

[@davidburtstudio]

Thank you for your kind remarks.

[@lou.104]

Lovely

[@davidburtstudio]

Glad you enjoyed. Hope you’ll continue onto PARTS 2 & 3.

[@MichaelAddlesee]

I find it very strange that I can hear these things without knowing what they are. All the transitions just sound right.

[@davidburtstudio]

The rule of thumb says you don’t use a technique unless you believe that it improves the quality of the music. Tonicization tends to energize the music to create forward movement. That is a good thing provided the composer chooses the right place to implement it.

[@AbhiBass96]

Damn few days back I was having trouble understanding Secondary Dominants then I saw a theory video which was on a black board to understand. All i know is secondary dominants come from the IV chord. It also conducts the Circle of Fifths going anti clockwise. C always wants to go to F and F wants to go to Bb. Where are you from sir?

[@davidburtstudio]

I tutor students from my home studio located in West Toronto, Canada. If you truly want to get a grasp and understand harmony, (chord movements) I strongly recommend that you check out my other tutorials. Start with: Relationship of Primary Chord Movements: Part 1 & 2. Then proceed to: The Relationship of Secondary Chord Movements in Major, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4. For the best learning experience, please watch them in order. Just click on Tutorials on my Homepage -- www.davidburt.com when you have a full understanding of the material in these tutorials, then proceed to Parts 1, 2, 3 of Tonicization / Secondary Dominants. The best deal in town . It's - FREE - Again, it is essential that these tutorials are viewed in order. "Good Luck".

[@AbhiBass96]

Thank you Ill keep this in my mind. Its honestly so hard to understand through a video about music theory. I love when a person explains to me one on one. Canada is my favorite place. I hope to stay there some day.

[@AbhiBass96]

What about Key Modulation?

[@davidburtstudio]

In Part 3 of: Tonicization / Secondary Dominants, I touch on the difference between Tonicization versus Modulation. I plan to do a tutorial on that subject at some point down the road. By the way, "Where do you live"?.

[@AbhiBass96]

Well I am from India but migrated to the Middle East. I start bass few years back around 3 or 4 but never had good teachers. I realized that there was something even more beautiful than just the instrument and I fell in love with music theory. I dont understand alot of things but I do much best ... the fact i never had studied music theory in school much just made me love the subject even more. I just hope someday when im old i know everything there is to know about music theory... its just... so amazing. A subject i never had