RequiemLord Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 So i am new here and right now i am attempting to write a sonata (my first one ever) but i am having a bit trouble with the beginning. I have decided to use a period at the start of the sonata but the problem is the antecedent doesn't end on a note from the dominant chord but i don't want change it either because it works so well. Is there any way to make it work with the dominant without changing the antecedent itself? Or is there a chord that can be substituted with the dominant? I just want some help here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monarcheon Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Can we see the score for reference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Hernández Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Yes, it would help to see the score. There are many ways to find a solution. In a typical period of two phrases, assuming you are in a tonal environment, the second can be in the dominant, but also in the subdominant, or in other tonality, even in the same tonic. Also, surely you can insert a passing chord to the dominant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monarcheon Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Just now, Luis Hernández said: Yes, it would help to see the score. There are many ways to find a solution. In a typical period of two phrases, assuming you are in a tonal environment, the second can be in the dominant, but also in the subdominant, or in other tonality, even in the same tonic. Also, surely you can insert a passing chord to the dominant... Maybe the vii˚7 chord could work. If the note really isn't anywhere in the dominant chord, the vii˚7, the IV, or like Luis said, a passing or even a secondary dominant to foster it would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RequiemLord Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Fortunately i have already fixed it by coming up with an entirely different melody, so that is solved but i will keep those tips in mind the next time i compose something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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