How to use Neapolitan Chords in Major Keys - Music Composition

The video tutorial explains Neapolitan chords, a type of chromatic chord used to add color to music. It covers their structure, typically built on the flattened second degree of a scale, and their common use in first inversion. The tutorial discusses how to resolve Neapolitan chords, often to a dominant chord, and explores various approach chords. It highlights the importance of avoiding consecutive intervals and provides examples of smooth chord progressions using Neapolitan chords.

What is a Neapolitan chord primarily used for in music?

• To simplify harmonic progressions

• To establish a key signature

• To add unexpected color and chromaticism

• To create a sense of resolution

What is the typical inversion used for Neapolitan chords?

• Root position

• First inversion

• Second inversion

• Third inversion

How is a Neapolitan chord typically resolved?

• By transitioning to a diminished chord

• By modulating to a new key

• By moving to a subdominant chord

• By resolving to a dominant chord

Which of the following is a common resolution for a Neapolitan chord?

• Chord 6

• Chord 7

• Chord 5

• Chord 3

What is a common issue when resolving Neapolitan chords?

• Doubling the root note

• Avoiding chromatic notes

• Using too many accidentals

• Creating false relations

What is a common approach chord to a Neapolitan chord?

• Chord 1

• Chord 3

• Chord 6

• Chord 7

Which chord is generally not a good approach to a Neapolitan chord?

• Chord 1

• Chord 2

• Chord 3

• Chord 4

Why is chord 4 a strong approach to a Neapolitan chord?

• It shares common notes with the Neapolitan chord

• It avoids doubling the major third

• It creates a tritone interval

• It is always used in root position

What is a key consideration when using chord 5 as an approach to a Neapolitan chord?

• Using it only in first inversion

• Ensuring the melodic line is protected

• Avoiding the use of accidentals

• Doubling the root note

What is a potential issue when using chord 6 as an approach to a Neapolitan chord?

• It is too chromatic

• It results in a tritone interval

• It creates consecutive octaves

• It lacks common notes with the Neapolitan chord