Originally Posted By: dcuny
Yes, B -> E sounds good, even if you're in the key of A major.

As you suggest, it's the power of the V -> I progression. If you have any doubts, play it as B7 -> E, and see if your ears hear it as functionally the same. If so, it's a V -> I progression in action.

Depending on context, you'll probably just hear it as a temporary modulation.




Hi David,

The term "temporary modulation" was an idea I never considered. Thanks for a new bit of info. And, Yes B or B7 sounded about the same or had the same function.

Billy

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