Reharm a Pop Chorus with Secondary Dominants
Difficulty: 4 • Duration: 50 minutes
Reharmonize a simple 8-bar chorus by introducing secondary dominants to heighten momentum.
Task Tips
Start from I–V–vi–IV (or a similar simple loop).

Create an 8-bar reharm using at least two secondary dominants (V/V, V/ii, etc.).

Keep melody workable: avoid clashes; adjust melody if needed but retain contour.

Create two versions in one file: the original and the reharm.
Review Criteria
Does the reharm clearly increase forward motion while remaining singable and tonal?
Required Knowledge
Secondary Dominants Functional Harmony Tonicization Voice Leading Awareness Melody–Harmony Balance Common Progression (I–V–vi–IV) Applied Dominant Resolution Avoid Overuse Cadential Flow Chromatic Voice Motion

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