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In Roman numeral analysis, the submediant chord is typically symbolized by the Roman numeral "VI" if it is major and by "vi" if it is minor. The term submediant may also refer to a relationship of musical keys. For example, relative to the key of C major, the key of A minor is the submediant.
- What is the submediant in the key of A Major?
- Why is 6 called submediant?
- What is submediant scale degree?
- What is the function of the mediant chord?
What is the submediant in the key of A Major?
6. A major scale degrees
| Note no. | Degree name |
|---|---|
| 3 | C# is the mediant of the A major scale |
| 4 | D is the subdominant of the A major scale |
| 5 | E is the dominant of the A major scale |
| 6 | F# is the submediant of the A major scale |
Why is 6 called submediant?
The sixth scale degree is called the submediant. The term submediant shares the same source as the subdominant. The sixth scale degree is a third (mediant) below the tonic, hence the name submediant, or lower mediant.
What is submediant scale degree?
The sixth degree out of the scale degrees is called the submediant. Sub, in Latin meaning below, is used for this degree on a music scale. The submediant is located a third (a mediant) below the tonic and hence, it is called the Submediant.
What is the function of the mediant chord?
The mediant chord functions as a very weak pre-dominant — so weak that it almost always leads to stronger pre-dominant chords, rarely progressing directly to V. One of its most important uses is to harmonize 7 as it descends in the melody.
