Advanced Harmonic Techniques

Explain the distinction between modal harmony (static) and tonal harmony (functional).

Apply modal interchange by borrowing chords from a parallel mode (e.g., using chords from C minor in a C major context).

Identify and use secondary dominant chords to tonicize non-tonic scale degrees.

Explain and apply tritone substitution (e.g., substituting Db7 for G7 leading to C).

Use pedal tones and drones to create a harmonic anchor for melodic and chordal movement.

Apply non-functional chord movement (planing/parallelism) to create textural harmonic shifts.

Use chromaticism and dissonance to build tension for builds and drops.

Analyze how harmonic ambiguity and tension are manipulated in industrial and noise music.