A Deep Dive Into Predominant Chords
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Harmony and Chord Progressions
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About A Deep Dive Into Predominant Chords
Premium course Example of a progression featuring predominant chords
In this video lesson you will get to see and hear some of the predominant chords we will discuss in this course. The example should make it pretty obvious how awesome those chords sound, and how much they enrich a chord progression no matter the musical genre or style.
Premium course What Are Predominant Chords
In this lesson you learn what qualifies as a predominant chord.
Premium course Overview of all Predominant Chords
In this lesson you will learn about the different predominant types and where they are derived from. This is where it gets really interesting.
Premium course Predominant Chords and Modal Mixture
Without having a basic understanding of Modal Exchange (Mixture Chords) it is difficult to understand all the different Predominant chords that are derived from a different mode than Ionian = first mode of the C Major Scale. This is what this lesson is about.
Premium course Overview of the 7 Predominant Types
This is just a quick introduction of the 7 predominant types we will discuss in detail in this module one by one.
Premium course Overview of Type 1
This is a quick overview of this predominant type.
About the Teacher
Thomas Gunther
Thomas Gunther, also known as Thommy Günther in Germany, is a highly versatile jazz pianist, keyboardist, music producer, and educator with international recognition. He was born and raised in Germany, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Performing Jazz and Popular Music from the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart.
After relocating to Chicago, Thomas quickly became the principal pianist for the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, which is directed by the esteemed music arranger and composer William Russo. In this role, he had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned artists such as Randy Brecker, Body DiFranco, Archie Shepp, Jon Faddis, Cassandra Wilson, and Orbert Davis.
Currently, Thomas is an integral part of the Chicago music scene, performing with various groups both as a sideman and as a leader. He heads the Thomas Gunther Trio Plus and has toured Germany with the Thomas Gunther’s Taste Of Chicago Band. In addition to his performance career, he has produced, arranged, and recorded a substantial body of work, serving both in leadership roles and as a collaborator.
Thomas also provides music arranging and orchestration services for ensembles of all sizes, including contributions to the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. As an educator, he shares his expertise as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago. For more information about Thomas, visit https://www.ThomasGunther.com.