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Secondary Dominants

Slash chords like V/V and where they pull

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Temporary Tension

A secondary dominant is when you 'borrow' the dominant chord from another key to create extra tension.

The Notation

V/V = 'Five of Five' = The dominant of the dominant
V/vi = 'Five of Six' = The dominant of the vi chord

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V/V

V

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Practice this skill

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Secondary Dominants by Ear

Hear a progression — was a chord borrowed from another key, and where did it pull?

Hear a chord. Identify it as major, minor, diminished, or dominant 7.

After the Cadence

A V–I cadence sets the key, then a final note plays. Name its degree.