Tension to Release in C Major
Difficulty: 1 • Duration: 30 minutes
Write a four-chord progression in C major that clearly moves from tension to release over 4 bars.
Task Tips
Create a 4-bar progression in C major.

Bars 1–2: focus on tension using inversions, suspensions, or non-chord tones.
Bars 3–4: resolve convincingly to a stable tonic sound.
Review Criteria
Can we clearly feel tension in bars 1–2 and a stable, satisfying resolution by bar 4?
Required Knowledge
Tonic (I) Dominant (V) Suspensions Chord Inversions Voice Leading

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