Old Music Theory

Theory of the Great Composers

4.3 Third Order Progressions

Progression of the second (above or below) and the progression of the third above which end on a bad degree. Absolutely avoid these progressions.

BOOK I: Chords

Introduction

Preliminary Notions — Basic Concepts

Part I. Consonant Chords

1. Triads
2. Realization of Harmony
3. Tonality of Chords
4. Chord Progressions
5. Chord Modifications, Placement, and Duration
6. Figured Bass
7. Triad Inversions
8. Phrases, Period, and Form
9. Cadences
10. Modulation
11. Harmonic Marches
Supplementary Chapter for Consonant Chords

Part II. Dissonant Chords

13. Dissonant Chords
14. Seventh Chords
15. Ninth Chords
16. Alterations
17. Altered Chords

Supplementary Chapter

Appendix

BOOK II: Accidental Notes

Part I. First Class Accidental Notes

20. Delays