Severance's Chord Progressions
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain why the chord progressions in *Severance* create a feeling of mystery.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. The video mentions that the *Severance* theme uses chords from different scales, all based on the note C. Explain how using chords from different scales, but with the same bass note, can contribute to a feeling of mystery or unease in music.
2. The video points out that the *Severance* theme uses a chord progression that includes a dissonant chord (A♭ minor over C). How does dissonance in music generally affect the listener, and how might this be used to create a sense of mystery or suspense?
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