Tonic Chords - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #49

Last time, we looked at the different roles that chords can play. Today we look at the three chords (I, iii, vi) that have the specific function of being Tonic Chords.

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[titogarza]

Dude - you are a f’n genius! Breaking down these complex topics to practical use; you’re a treasure— I mean it. Carry on, please.

[RandyKeelingJr]

I have heard the reasoning why the vi was called the submediant numerous times but this time it finally clicked.

[kurtismayer]

Been trying to understand chord functions for a while now, you're the first to really explain them clearly

[cali]

I came here looking for a quick answer and left a subscriber. Very well done.

[plutusmeekly]

0:57 thank you, subscribed and liked.

[donlessnau]

Well done. Good presentation. Thanks a lot.

[gerardquinn]

Absolutely amazing. Very good and simple explanation of a complex subject. Very quick but the beauty is the video can be paused.
I love your approach.

[johncloss]

Thank you a clear explanation of the role of chords.

[clairenime]

I’ve been in music for several years, and to be honest, I never knew what tonics where. At least now I won’t have to awkwardly nod in class anymore haha

[GenericSpace]

You helped me look at chord formation differently - and isn't that what it's all about? Well done and thank you!!

[howardcropp]

That was an amazing explanation and exactly what I been searching for as far as chord functions.

[LesterMitchell]

Thanks this helps a lot..I bought a package lesson but they didn't go into detail. They just said oh here's three tonic chords, two sub dominant, and two dominant there ya go. I'm like wtf why three tonic why?? Haha this helps a lot. Thanks.

[uhhmm]

no offence but I'm still so confused lmao

[pauljackson]

a practical note, a musical anthropology question: 1/ wish all pieces - office, hamilton - had illustrated and labeled the chord progressions; 2/ is the 'longing for resolution' based purely on musical conventions - our ear 'looks for' what it's 'used to hearing'? or is it there some 'human' music consciousness of tones that makes tonics sound resolved, 'at home, ' etc?

[Eric-vdne]

Maybe I missed it but what are the tonic, sub dominant and dominant chords for minor keys?

[jonnymak]

Very Niiiice bro
This was the best most symple way iv EVER heard it explained.
Good stuff!!!

[simontilstedhansen]

Helped me so much with my assignment, thanks! Got a sub from me:)

[bebopreview]

Question. The submediant chord (Am7 in C major say) moving to a dominant chord (say G7 in Cmajor). In this situation does (or can) the Submediant (Am7) chord have Sub dominant function?🤔

[SouthernBix]

I still don't know specifically what a tonic IS. Seems like from everyone's explanation, it can still be so many things.

[jslonisch]

Great explanation. There are loads of other videos and websites on This subject but they don’t explain WHY like this one does.