Several factors govern the effects of modulation. For example, simply put major keys generally produce a positive or happy effect and minor keys a sad one. Tempo is also another factor to be considered. However, depending on whether the move to the new key is harmonically prepared or unprepared, th…

The elements of music are building blocks of music. These items are so important, that I would argue that any music that lacks one or more of these elements is unpleasant to listening, or at the very least ignored by the concert-going public. Thus, every composer and performer must choose how to us…