When to Use Parallel Fifths

Do you worry about music theory rules? Do you want to use parallel fifths in your music? Go ahead and use them. In this lesson on voice independence, David Kulma teaches you why you are learning to avoid this voice leading technique even though it's all over rock music in this tenth episode of Music Corner Breve. Music Corner is your source for nerdy thoughts on music. Music knowledge is for everyone. Learn music theory today! David Kulma made this. Join the music nerd community in the comments below and on Patreon. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/musiccorner Read a sample patron-only post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/working-on-next-6792992 Website: http://www.davidkulma.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewMusicKulma Bibliography 1. Bach's chorale "Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott," the hymn "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blowing," and "Lisbon" from Percy Grainger's "Lincolnshire Posy" are all in the public domain. 2. My discussion of the Kinks' "You Really Got Me" falls under fair use guidelines for commentary and criticism. 3. My tagline is a short quote from John Cage. http://johncage.org/