Breaking Free Like Wagner: Advanced Pivot Chord Techniques

This video explores Wagner's masterful use of pivot chord sequential techniques, demonstrating how to create compelling harmonic progressions that move clockwise through the circle of fifths using  vi-ii-V-I patterns starting from A minor. Learn how to enhance these sequences with proper voice leading and motivic development, plus discover Wagner's signature "breakout" techniques—including half cadences and inverted augmented sixth chords—that prevent repetitive sequences from becoming monotonous and add sophisticated compositional interest to your music.