Harmony and counterpoint

Harmonic sequence and progression

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Opening post by Fox

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Hi

can I ask you what the difference is between a harmonic sequence (or formula) and a progression?

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Reply 4 by Frank

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In the sense that all progressions are chord sequences, but not all chord sequences are progressions.

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Reply 5 by Frank

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It seems to me that there are some useful explanations here... see posts like oscarp's

http://www.pianoconcerto.it/forum/index.php?/topic/4979-progressioni/&do=findComment&comment=36129

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Reply 6 by Fox

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Harmony is made up of harmonic sequences, among which are progressions that can be harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic-melodic. When no specifics are given, a rhythmic-melodic progression is intended. Essentially, the latter occurs when a succession of chords and melodies reproduce uniformly, whether ascending or descending, across different degrees.

Furthermore, progressions can be: Fundamental or Derived / Tonal or Modulating. A progression is:
-Fundamental: when it is harmonized with chords in root position;
-Derived: when one of the initial chords is in an inversion;
-Tonal: if it remains in the same key throughout its duration;
-Modulating: when it passes through different keys.
(there is also semi-modulating. Tonal at the beginning and modulates at the end)

thanks!

the first time I read the post I didn't understand, but now that I am studying more deeply everything is much clearer

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