Part Two: Modulating up a Fifth
Modulating between hymns during a prelude or other background music event can create a seamless presentation.
The absence of this art makes for a disjointed sound when going from hymn to hymn. (unless of course the songs are in the same key) 🙂
Ah….but just because the songs are in identical keys doesn’t mean the songs will always sound seamless without some type of transition. (another lesson!)
Every church pianist should try and learn the art of modulation to the best of his or her ability…in small bits at at time. For starters, learn to modulate between songs with same time signature as I have provided below. (The modulations will feel/flow a little different in 3/4 time versus 4/4 time.)
Below is a free pdf showing how to modulate up a fifth using the chord formula: ii7 to V7 of the new key. I’ve also shared a list of these two chords in the keys found on the free pdf of modulations.
Key of C
ii7 = D-F-A-C
V7 = G-B-D-F
Key of G *see visual of these 2 chords HERE
ii7=A-C-E-G
V7= D-F sharp-A-C
Key of D
ii7= E-G-B-D
V7= A-C sharp-E-G
Modulating up a Fifth Free PDF
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