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.

Why is it important to be able to name chords in music?

• To avoid using accidentals

• To memorize all musical pieces

• To perform harmonic analysis and aid in composition

• To impress friends with musical knowledge

What is the first step in naming chords?

• Finding the loudest note

• Determining the key

• Identifying the tempo

• Counting the number of notes

What is the role of accidentals in determining the key of a piece?

• They can suggest chromatic chords or a minor key

• They only affect the tempo

• They always indicate a major key

• They are irrelevant to key determination

What does the presence of B natural in a piece with three flats suggest?

• The piece is in E flat major

• The piece is in C minor

• The piece is in A minor

• The piece is in G major

In a harmonic minor scale, what happens to the 7th degree?

• It is raised by a semitone

• It remains unchanged

• It is lowered by a semitone

• It is doubled

What is a 1B chord in C minor?

• A chord with the fifth of the triad at the bottom

• A chord with the third of the triad at the bottom

• A chord with no inversions

• A chord with the root at the bottom

What is an Italian 6th chord?

• A chord with an augmented 6th above the bass

• A chord with a perfect 5th

• A chord with a diminished 7th

• A chord with a minor 3rd

What does a 27B chord indicate?

• A chord in root position

• A chord in second inversion

• A chord with a 7th in first inversion

• A chord with no 7th

What is the significance of the F# in the chord analysis?

• It indicates a modulation to G major

• It is part of a chromatic chord

• It is a mistake in the score

• It suggests a return to the tonic

What is the effect of a Picardy third in a minor key?

• It darkens the ending

• It creates a dissonant sound

• It brightens the ending with a major chord

• It lowers the tonic