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=== 5L 2M 3s ===

The [[Blackdye|5L 2M 3s]] scale is an extension of 3L 2M 2s that adds three additional tones, created by inserting a dietic step into each of the large steps, and unifies the two chiralities of the modes. It can also be constructed using two pentatonic scales of [[2L 3s]], where the roots of the scales differ by an interval of 4\29. This construction allows us to separate the ten modes into five "acute" modes and five "grave" modes: the grave modes place the root somewhere in the flatter pentatonic, and the acute modes place the root on the sharper one.

The [[Blackdye|5L 2M 3s]] scale, often called Blackdye, is an extension of 3L 2M 2s that adds three additional tones, created by inserting a dietic step into each of the large steps, and unifies the two chiralities of the modes. It can also be constructed using two pentatonic scales of [[2L 3s]], where the roots of the scales differ by an interval of 4\29. This construction allows us to separate the ten modes into five "acute" modes and five "grave" modes: the grave modes place the root somewhere in the flatter pentatonic, and the acute modes place the root on the sharper one.

By noticing that the spacer 4\29 differs from the pentatonic large step by a chroma, we can most effectively notate the scale by treating that spacer as a diminished third; while the usage of double-flats in the grave modes and double-sharps in the acute modes makes this notation seem a bit unruly at first, it bypasses the additional ups and downs that would be necessitated if we were to treat the spacer as a submajor second or an upchroma.

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Thus, our final progression is ''C ^min ^5 - ^F ^min v5 - D ^min v5 - vA vct ^4''. This progression uses a combination of voice leading and circle of fifths movement to create a sound that is both dynamic and functional.

== Mode, Key, and Scale Transitions ==

While voice leading and tension/release paradigms are useful ways to construct chord progressions given a scale, there are many other reasons why a chord progression may be employed. Another important one is as a method of moving roots within a scale, changing keys, or transitioning to a different scale.

=== Re-Rooting a Mode ===

For this example, presume that we are working with the Blackdye scale (5L 2M 3s), beginning on the Grave Ionian mode on C. Let's then presume that we want to transition into a section that is rooted on the Grave Mixolydian mode on G, a rotation of the original scale. Because the two modes contain the same fixed pitches, we need a way to solidify the new root without introducing new notes.

One of the easiest ways to do this is to begin with the tonic chord of the first mode, and gradually lead into the tonic of the second mode, while minimizing the amount of tension in order to make the progression as smooth as possible. In this case, we may notice that C Grave Ionian is rooted on the ''C vmaj'' triad (C - F♭ - G, or equivalently C - vE - G), and G Grave Mixolydian is rooted on the triad ''G vmaj'' triad (G - C♭ - D, or equivalently G - vB - D).

Because these two chords share the note G in common, we can smoothly move between the chords by changing one note at a time: the C of the ''C vmaj'' triad may become the C♭ or vB of the ''G vmaj'' triad, giving us the ''vE ^min'' triad (vE - G - vB) as our "mediator" chord. Then, the vE of that chord can become the D of ''G vmaj''.

These changes can also be performed in the opposite direction, giving us the progression ''C vmaj - C sus2 - G vmaj'', or equivalently ''C vmaj - G sus4 - G vmaj''; the former version of the progression, with all tertiary triads, creates a more blended sound due to the chords all being of similar quality, while the latter creates a more expressive sound with the ''G sus4'' chord creating a resolution to ''G vmaj''.

=== Moving Modes ===

For this example, presume that we are working with the 3L 4s "neutral" scale, beginning on the Kleeth mode on C. Let's then presume that we want to transition into a section that is rooted in the Kleeth move on B, a transposition of the original scale. Because the two scales contain the same relative pitches on different degrees, we need a way to make this change without sounding like a jarring leap.

Because the tonic chords are necessarily of the same quality (in this case, ''vmaj ^5'' chords), one of the easiest ways to do this is to find a relevant circle in which C and B are nearby, and move about that circle using chords that are all of that quality. Because 29edo is prime, all possible circles will contain every note in the system, so finding such a circle largely comes down to choosing an interval that is in the scale.

In this example, the circle of submajor thirds is extremely relevant to our scale, as this is the circle that defines the scale; if we were to visualize this circle, we would see that C - vE - ^G - B forms a continuous sequence, and thus we can move through ''vmaj ^5'' chords on each of these roots to smoothly move from C to B. If we treat the submajor third as an approximation of 5/4, this can also be seen as drifting by the comma [[128/125]].

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 === 5L 2M 3s ===
-The [[Blackdye|5L 2M 3s]] scale is an extension of 3L 2M 2s that adds three additional tones, created by inserting a dietic step into each of the large steps, and unifies the two chiralities of the modes.  It can also be constructed using two pentatonic scales of [[2L 3s]], where the roots of the scales differ by an interval of 4\29.  This construction allows us to separate the ten modes into five "acute" modes and five "grave" modes: the grave modes place the root somewhere in the flatter pentatonic, and the acute modes place the root on the sharper one.
+The [[Blackdye|5L 2M 3s]] scale, often called Blackdye, is an extension of 3L 2M 2s that adds three additional tones, created by inserting a dietic step into each of the large steps, and unifies the two chiralities of the modes.  It can also be constructed using two pentatonic scales of [[2L 3s]], where the roots of the scales differ by an interval of 4\29.  This construction allows us to separate the ten modes into five "acute" modes and five "grave" modes: the grave modes place the root somewhere in the flatter pentatonic, and the acute modes place the root on the sharper one.
 By noticing that the spacer 4\29 differs from the pentatonic large step by a chroma, we can most effectively notate the scale by treating that spacer as a diminished third; while the usage of double-flats in the grave modes and double-sharps in the acute modes makes this notation seem a bit unruly at first, it bypasses the additional ups and downs that would be necessitated if we were to treat the spacer as a submajor second or an upchroma.
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 Thus, our final progression is ''C ^min ^5 - ^F ^min v5 - D ^min v5 - vA vct ^4''.  This progression uses a combination of voice leading and circle of fifths movement to create a sound that is both dynamic and functional.
+== Mode, Key, and Scale Transitions ==
+While voice leading and tension/release paradigms are useful ways to construct chord progressions given a scale, there are many other reasons why a chord progression may be employed.  Another important one is as a method of moving roots within a scale, changing keys, or transitioning to a different scale.
+=== Re-Rooting a Mode ===
+For this example, presume that we are working with the Blackdye scale (5L 2M 3s), beginning on the Grave Ionian mode on C.  Let's then presume that we want to transition into a section that is rooted on the Grave Mixolydian mode on G, a rotation of the original scale.  Because the two modes contain the same fixed pitches, we need a way to solidify the new root without introducing new notes.
+One of the easiest ways to do this is to begin with the tonic chord of the first mode, and gradually lead into the tonic of the second mode, while minimizing the amount of tension in order to make the progression as smooth as possible.  In this case, we may notice that C Grave Ionian is rooted on the ''C vmaj'' triad (C - F♭ - G, or equivalently C - vE - G), and G Grave Mixolydian is rooted on the triad ''G vmaj'' triad (G - C♭ - D, or equivalently G - vB - D).
+Because these two chords share the note G in common, we can smoothly move between the chords by changing one note at a time: the C of the ''C vmaj'' triad may become the C♭ or vB of the ''G vmaj'' triad, giving us the ''vE ^min'' triad (vE - G - vB) as our "mediator" chord.  Then, the vE of that chord can become the D of ''G vmaj''.
+These changes can also be performed in the opposite direction, giving us the progression ''C vmaj - C sus2 - G vmaj'', or equivalently ''C vmaj - G sus4 - G vmaj''; the former version of the progression, with all tertiary triads, creates a more blended sound due to the chords all being of similar quality, while the latter creates a more expressive sound with the ''G sus4'' chord creating a resolution to ''G vmaj''.
+=== Moving Modes ===
+For this example, presume that we are working with the 3L 4s "neutral" scale, beginning on the Kleeth mode on C.  Let's then presume that we want to transition into a section that is rooted in the Kleeth move on B, a transposition of the original scale.  Because the two scales contain the same relative pitches on different degrees, we need a way to make this change without sounding like a jarring leap.
+Because the tonic chords are necessarily of the same quality (in this case, ''vmaj ^5'' chords), one of the easiest ways to do this is to find a relevant circle in which C and B are nearby, and move about that circle using chords that are all of that quality.  Because 29edo is prime, all possible circles will contain every note in the system, so finding such a circle largely comes down to choosing an interval that is in the scale.
+In this example, the circle of submajor thirds is extremely relevant to our scale, as this is the circle that defines the scale; if we were to visualize this circle, we would see that C - vE - ^G - B forms a continuous sequence, and thus we can move through ''vmaj ^5'' chords on each of these roots to smoothly move from C to B.  If we treat the submajor third as an approximation of 5/4, this can also be seen as drifting by the comma [[128/125]].
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