A viio-ii progression is a harmonic sequence that involves using the diminished seventh (viio) chord followed by the supertonic (ii) chord.
Imagine you're on a roller coaster ride, and just as you reach the peak of one thrilling drop, you suddenly twist and turn into another exhilarating loop - that's what a viio-ii progression feels like!
Diminished Seventh Chord: A diminished seventh chord refers to a four-note chord consisting of two minor thirds stacked on top of each other. It adds tension and dissonance to music.
Supertonic Chord: The supertonic chord refers to the second scale degree chord in a key. In a viio-ii progression, it is represented by the Roman numeral "ii."
Dissonance: Dissonance refers to musical intervals or chords that sound unstable or tense. It creates contrast and resolution when resolved to consonant sounds.
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