The dominant chord brings
motion into music
When a major chord
is alternated with a
dominant chord (see
image below right), the
listener receives information that seems contradictory. It resolves
this conflict by integrating both impressions into an impression of forward motion.
Nearly every wandering song uses this harmonic progression to
create a sense of moving.
Major chord
Dominant
Alternate between these chords many times, and you
will have a sense of being part of forward motion.
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