Which Chords Can You Borrow? - Music Composition

The video tutorial explores the concept of borrowed chords in music theory, focusing on how chords from parallel keys can be used to add color to harmony. It introduces the Tierce de Picardie, a famous borrowed chord, and explains chromatic alterations and secondary dominants. The tutorial also covers borrowing chords from parallel minors and discusses the use of augmenting chords. Throughout, examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, offering practical insights into their application in music composition and analysis.

What is the primary purpose of borrowing chords from parallel keys?

• To change the key of the piece

• To increase the tempo

• To add color to the harmony

• To simplify the melody

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Tiers de Picardie'?

• It is used in the middle of a piece

• It involves borrowing a minor chord in a major key

• It is a type of diminished chord

• It often appears as the last chord in a minor key piece

In the context of secondary dominants, what does a D major chord function as in the key of C major?

• Chord 2

• Chord 5 of G major

• Chord 1

• Chord 4

What is the effect of using a D major chord instead of a D minor chord in C major?

• It functions as a secondary dominant

• It changes the key to D major

• It creates a diminished sound

• It resolves to a minor chord

When borrowing chord 2 from the parallel minor, what is a recommended practice?

• Use it in root position

• Avoid using a 7th

• Use it in first inversion

• Always use it in a major key

What is the benefit of adding a 7th to a borrowed chord from the parallel minor?

• It simplifies the chord

• It enriches the chord

• It makes the chord dissonant

• It changes the key

What happens when you borrow chord 4 from the parallel minor?

• It resolves to a major chord

• It changes the tempo

• It adds a chromatic part

• It creates a diminished sound

How does augmenting chord 5 affect the progression?

• It removes the dominant function

• It changes the key to minor

• It adds a chromatic pull to the tonic

• It simplifies the progression

What is a common use of chromatically altered chords?

• To change the time signature

• To add color and tension

• To simplify the melody

• To add rhythmic complexity

What is the main focus of the video on borrowed chords?

• To provide an exhaustive list of all possible borrowed chords

• To explore common uses and effective applications

• To teach how to compose new music

• To explain the history of borrowed chords