Naming Chords - Music Theory

The video tutorial covers the process of naming chords and performing harmonic analysis. It begins with an introduction to the importance of these skills in music theory. The tutorial then explains how to determine the key of a piece, focusing on C minor and E flat major. It discusses the concept of Tiers de Picardie, which involves raising the third of the final chord in a minor key to create a major finish. The video also explores chromatic chords, such as diminished 7th and augmented 6th chords, and provides a detailed analysis of the chords in a given piece, including their inversions and chromatic elements.

What is the role of the tonic chord in establishing the key of a piece?

Describe the characteristics of an augmented sixth chord.

What evidence might suggest that a piece is in C minor rather than E flat major?

How does the presence of B naturals and B flats inform your analysis of a piece?