What Can You Write Before an Diminished 7th Chord - Music Composition

The video tutorial covers the structure and key referencing of diminished 7th chords, emphasizing the importance of enharmonics. It explores various approach chords, including tonic, chord 2, chord 4, chord 5, and chord 6, highlighting their effectiveness and potential pitfalls like false relations and augmented seconds. The tutorial provides practical examples and voice leading tips to ensure smooth transitions in chord progressions.

What is the basic structure of a diminished 7th chord?

• A series of major thirds

• A series of augmented seconds

• A series of minor thirds

• A series of perfect fifths

How does an enharmonic change affect a diminished 7th chord?

• It changes the chord's sound

• It alters the chord's inversion

• It modifies the chord's structure

• It affects the chord's key referencing

Which inversion of a tonic chord is commonly used before a diminished 7th?

• Third inversion

• Second inversion

• First inversion

• Root position

Why is chord 2 in root position best avoided in minor keys?

• It results in a diminished chord

• It leads to augmented intervals

• It sounds too stable

• It creates a major chord

What is a false relation in music theory?

• A note that is omitted from a chord

• A note that is played in a different key

• A note that is repeated in the same octave

• A note that changes its accidental in a different part

Which chord is considered the strongest after the tonic chord?

• Chord 2

• Chord 6

• Chord 4

• Chord 5

What should be avoided when using chord 5 as an approach to a diminished 7th?

• Melodic augmented seconds

• Perfect fifths

• Minor seconds

• Major thirds

Why is chord 6 more effective in minor keys than in major keys?

• It creates a major chord in minor keys

• It avoids false relations in minor keys

• It sounds more dissonant in major keys

• It is easier to play in minor keys

What is the main focus when arranging parts for diminished 7th chords?

• Avoiding common notes

• Maintaining stepwise movement

• Using large leaps

• Creating dissonance

What is the benefit of using common notes between chords?

• It changes the key

• It creates tension

• It stabilizes the progression

• It adds complexity