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Unlocking the Neapolitan Chord: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians

Unlocking the Neapolitan Chord: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Often described as poignant, dramatic, or surprising, the Neapolitan chord is a powerful expressive tool in tonal music. This guide demystifies this unique chromatic chord, covering its definition,...

#Neapolitanchord #Neapolitansixth #chromaticharmony #musictheory #predominantchord #voiceleading #musicanalysis #Beethoven
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A Guide to Dominant Modulation: Changing Keys Like a Pro

A Guide to Dominant Modulation: Changing Keys Like a Pro

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Dominant modulation is a cornerstone of Western music, providing a smooth and powerful way to change keys. This article demystifies this essential harmonic tool, exploring what it is, how it …

#dominantmodulation #musictheory #modulation #keychange #secondarydominant #V7/V #pivotchord #harmony #musiccomposition #MusicXML
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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions

Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Secondary dominants are one of the most powerful tools in functional harmony, used to add color, tension, and forward momentum to chord progressions. By temporarily "tonicizing" chords other than the...

#secondarydominants #tonicization #chordprogressions #functionalharmony #dominant-tonicrelationship #V/V #V/ii #circleoffifths #alteredchords #modulation #jazzharmony #classicalharmony #tensionandrelease #musictheory
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