The Secret to Richer Chord Progressions: Secondary Dominants Explained

The Secret to Richer Chord Progressions: Secondary Dominants Explained

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In this video, I explore the power of secondary dominants, a reharmonization technique widely used in gospel music, jazz, and popular songs. I'll demonstrate how incorporating secondary dominants can transform a simple hymn, like "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus," into a richly harmonic piece. Through step-by-step examples, you'll learn to apply this technique to create dominant 7th chords that add momentum and depth to your playing. This lesson provides a deep dive into secondary dominants with practical applications and advanced tips to enhance your gospel piano skills.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction to Secondary Dominants
01:23 - Exploring the Key of F Major
02:02 - Using "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" as a Reharmonization Example
03:33 - Basic Version of the Hymn: Before Secondary Dominants
05:57 - Demonstrating Secondary Dominants in Context
07:19 - The Theory Behind Secondary Dominants
08:44 - Applying Dominant 7th Chords in Reharmonization
10:11 - Counting and Timing Adjustments with Passing Chords
12:32 - Maintaining Melody Integrity During Reharmonization
14:54 - Advanced Reharmonization Techniques
16:01 - Expanding on Secondary Dominants in Gospel Music
17:07 - Bonus Content: Advanced Runs and Chord Changes
21:22 - Tritone Substitutions and Reharmonization
23:21 - Final Thoughts and Additional Resources