Music Transcription Music Transcription Harmonic Progression Analysis Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

When transcribing a jazz standard, which chord symbol typically represents a dominant seventh chord built on the fifth scale degree in the key of C major?

Accepted Answer

G7

Answer

Cmaj7

Answer

Dm7

Answer

Am7

Question 2

In harmonic analysis of a transcription, what does the Roman numeral notation 'ii-V-I' represent in the key of Bb major?

Accepted Answer

Cm7 - F7 - Bbmaj7

Answer

Dm7 - G7 - Cmaj7

Answer

Bbm7 - Eb7 - Abmaj7

Answer

Fm7 - Bb7 - Ebmaj7

Question 3

While transcribing a passage, you identify the chords Am7 - D7 - Gmaj7. What harmonic function does this progression serve in the key of G major?

Accepted Answer

ii-V-I

Answer

iii-VI-II

Answer

vi-II-V

Answer

IV-bVII-III

Question 4

When transcribing a deceptive cadence, what chord typically replaces the expected tonic resolution after a dominant chord?

Accepted Answer

The vi chord

Answer

The IV chord

Answer

The ii chord

Answer

The iii chord

Question 5

In transcribing a modulating passage, you notice the progression Cmaj7 - A7 - Dm7 - G7. What is the function of the A7 chord?

Accepted Answer

Secondary dominant (V7/ii)

Answer

Borrowed chord from C minor

Answer

Chromatic passing chord

Answer

Tritone substitution of Eb7

Question 6

When analyzing a transcribed blues progression, what distinguishes a quick-change blues from a standard 12-bar blues?

Accepted Answer

The IV chord appears in measure 2

Answer

The V chord appears in measure 1

Answer

The turnaround is omitted

Answer

The I chord is played as a minor chord