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Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom

Robert Hutchinson

Exercises 9.9 Practice Exercises

Day One.

Day One:
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Write the circle of fifths progression in the following keys with root position triads. Label Roman numerals below and lead-sheet symbols above.
  1. In F major:
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  2. In B minor:
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Answer.
In F major:
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1. F-A-C
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2. IV = B♭-D-F
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3. viiº = E-G-B♭
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4. iii = A-C-E
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5. vi = D-F-A
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6. ii = G-B♭-D
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7. V = C-E-G
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8. F-A-C
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In B minor:
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1. B-D-F♯
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2. iv = E-G-B
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3. VII = A-C♯-E
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4. III = D-F♯-A
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5. VI = G-B-D
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6. iiº = C♯-E-G
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7. V = F♯-A♯-C♯
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8. B-D-F♯
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2.

Review. Write the following intervals above the given note.
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Answer.
1. A𝄫, 2. A♯, 3. D, 4. C♯, 5. G, 6. G
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3.

Review. Given the lead-sheet symbol and key, write the key signature, triad or seventh chord, and Roman numeral.
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Answer.
1. 4 flats in key signature, iv, B♭-D♭-F
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2. 3 sharps in key signature, IV, D-F♯-A
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3. 3 flats in key signature, iiº/3rd, F-A♭-D
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4. 4 sharps in key signature, vi, C♯-E-G♯
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5. 2 flats in signature, viiº7, F♯-A-C-E♭
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6. 5 sharps in key signature, V7/5th, C♯-E-F♯-A♯
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7. 1 flat in key signature, i/3rd, F-A-D
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8. 1 flat in key signature, iii, A-C-E
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4.

Review. Correct the rhythmic notation of the following example.
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Exercise Group.

Day Two:
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5.

For each cadence, label the chord(s) involved.
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Half Cadence =
Deceptive Cadence =
Plagal Cadence =
Authentic Cadence =
Answer.
HC = V
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DC = V-vi
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PC = IV-I
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AC = V-I
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6.

Analyze the following progressions with lead-sheet symbols above and Roman numerals below.
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Answer.
In F major: In E major:
1. F, I 1. C♯m, vi
2. Dm, vi 2. A, IV
3. Gm/B♭, ii/3rd 3. E, I
4. C, V 4. B, V
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7.

For the progression, do the following:
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  1. Given the Roman numerals, write the triads or seventh chords
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  2. Analyze the harmonies with lead-sheet symbols above the staff
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  3. Analyze the harmonic function of each harmony using the abbreviations “ton.” for tonic function, “dom.” for dominant function, “pre-dom.” for pre-dominant function, and “ton. prol.” for tonic prolongation function
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  4. Specify the cadence that ends the progression
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