For questions related to the omnibus, a specific progression involving a chromatic voice exchange between the root and third of a dominant seventh chord.
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never ending omnibus progression
When I studied music theory in college (years ago), I remember my theory instructor demonstrating a use of the omnibus progression where it would go on forever, sounding continuous to the untrained ear (which made the whole class start laughing…
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How do I use the Omnibus Progression to Modulate from I to iv?
I am composing a piece in which there is a modulation between the keys of Db major and F# minor. Is it possible to use the omnibus progression to smoothly execute this modulation? If it is possible, how do I do it?
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Chromatic Mediant modulation: Can I use an omnibus progression for this?
So, I am composing a piece representing winter and I am right in the middle of the piece (the piece is in Rondo form and I'm at the C section).
I started off in E major, then after being in the subdominant for a while, I went back to E major. That…
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