Andrew Martin Smith
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GENERALIZATION OF HARMONIC PROGRESSION

All harmonic progressions, regardless of style, adhere to the following guidelines. Whether writing in an pantonal, tonal, or modal context, if a composer desires harmonic movement, these aspects warrant careful consideration.
  1. Roots change between adjacent chords;
  2. The relative strength of chord roots are often unequal, with chords that possess strong roots acting as harmonic goals or pillars;
  3. Functional categories of chords are created through maximal similarity (i.e., common tones);
  4. Voice-leading governs the coherence of a musical surface.

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