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​In review, the scale degrees and names of the major scale thus far are:

  • I            Tonic
  • ii               
  • iii                
  • IV            Subdominant
  • V            Dominant
  • vi                  
  • viio         

The chart below shows opening and closing progressions using the primary triads of the scale and the chord map illustrates progressions towards the dominant (V) and back to the tonic (I).
 OPENING            CLOSING
  • I-V-            V-I
  • I-V-            IV–I
  • I-IV-            IV-I
  • IV-V-            V-I​
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The remaining triads of the scale are called secondary. The secondary triads provide tonal variety and give color to the harmony. They will be the next topic. 
  
In the staff below make a chordmap for the chords of the diatonic scale in the key of D major. Fill in the notes and label the name and number for each triad.
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  • Home
  • PianoScore Blog
  • Playbook of Arrangements
  • Lessons in Harmony
    • Language of Harmony- Intro >
      • Assignment
    • Primary Triads Part 1
    • Primary Triads Part 2
    • Examples of Primary Chord Progressions >
      • Review Assignment
    • Secondary Triads
    • ii-V-I Progression >
      • Review Secondary Triads/ ii-V-I Progression
    • Introduction to 7th Chords
    • The Diminished 7th Chords
    • Chord Shells LH Voicing
    • Three Note Voicing Formulas
    • I7 ii7 iii7 Progression
    • I7 ii7 iii7 Progression- Part Two
    • ii7 V7 I7 Progression
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