Exercise 4
Here, you can practice more modulations to unexpected keys.
Complete the chords using one or two chords that you have experienced in the last four steps. There are many progressions here using the cadential formula V7 – I.
You may use any combinations of the following: all 7th chords, augmented or Neapolitan 6ths and you should also include dynamic and phrase marks. The words come from a poem by the Welsh poet, Elfed. You may change the style of the arpeggios in the accompaniment by all means. A rough translation is below the score:
Robert Schumann 1810-1856: one of the main composers of the Romantic era, notable because of his compositions for the voice, amongst other genres.
