The following musical examples have several secondary dominant chords. Find the chords by clicking the measures.

How can I identify secondary dominants?

  1. Look for chords with accidentals.
  2. If the chord is major or dominant seventh, ask yourself, of what chord this chord is the V degree.
  3. If the chord is diminished or diminished seventh, ask yourself, of what chord this chord is the VII degree.

Beethoven, Romanza from Sonatina

Click the measures where you see a secondary dominant...


Tchaikovsky, Morning Prayer

Click the measures where you see a secondary dominant...




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