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The song seems to be in key B minor - which makes sense since it covers all chords used. So the chord progression seems to be like iv-v-VII-VI and does not contain B minor at all (which would be i) while it is the key of the song.
- Do chord progressions have to start on the tonic?
- Can a tonic chord follow another tonic chord?
- What is a 1625 chord progression?
- Are chords built on the tonic?
Do chord progressions have to start on the tonic?
But it's also possible to start a progression without having given the real tonic at all. When you do that, listeners will think that the first chord is a tonic until they start to hear all the other chords, and they slowly come to the realization that the verse started elsewhere.
Can a tonic chord follow another tonic chord?
Tonic function (abbreviated “ton.”): The I chord has tonic function, which is a state of stability and rest. Tonic chords do not demand progression to other chords. Dominant function (abbreviated “dom.”): The V and vii (chords containing the leading tone and supertonic ) tend to progress to tonic ( I ).
What is a 1625 chord progression?
The reason the 1625 works so well as an introduction is because you are playing chords that are diatonic to the key. And so it sets up the tonality of the tune before you even play the first chord of the form. The 1625 progression is great for introductions, endings and also transitions between tunes.
Are chords built on the tonic?
The tonic chord is a chord that is founded on the first degree of the scale – the tonic. Let's take a closer look at the tonic chords in the major and minor keys.
