Double Modulation - Inside the Mind of Bach

The video tutorial explores the first two phrases of one of Barq's corals, focusing on the concept of double modulation. It begins with an introduction to modulation and its challenges in music composition. The tutorial then provides a detailed analysis of the first phrase in B minor, highlighting the use of anacrusis, passing notes, and suspensions. It explains the use of a pivot chord to modulate to A major and F# minor. The second phrase is analyzed for its simpler structure, providing a balance to the complexity of the first phrase.

What is a common challenge composers face when writing music?

• Choosing the right tempo

• Changing keys confidently

• Writing lyrics

• Selecting instruments

In the first phrase, what chord does Barq start with?

• A dominant chord

• A tonic chord

• A minor chord

• A diminished chord

What is the purpose of using a passing note in the bass?

• To create a melody

• To enrich the chord

• To change the key

• To add rhythm

Why does Barq use a tonic chord in first inversion?

• To make it stronger

• To simplify the harmony

• To avoid modulation

• To keep the scale run going

What is a 76 suspension?

• A rhythmic pattern

• A melodic sequence

• A type of modulation

• A harmonic device

What is the role of a pivot chord in modulation?

• To create a melody

• To establish a new key

• To change the tempo

• To add rhythm

How does Barq surprise the listener after modulating to A major?

• By introducing a new instrument

• By changing the tempo

• By modulating to F# minor

• By returning to B minor

What is the significance of double suspensions in Barq's modulation?

• They change the key

• They create rhythmic interest

• They simplify the harmony

• They hold up the modulation

How does the second phrase differ from the first?

• It is more complex

• It is in a different key

• It is simpler

• It has more instruments

What key does the second phrase return to?

• A major

• F# minor

• B minor

• C major