Extended Chords in Four-Part Harmony - Music Composition

The video tutorial explains how to use extended chords in four-part harmony. It covers the basics of building extended chords by adding thirds and discusses the dissonance that can occur with these chords. The tutorial also provides guidance on which notes to omit to clean up the sound and how to apply extended chords in harmony, particularly focusing on the dominant and subdominant chords.

What is the primary method for forming extended chords?

• Adding a fourth and a sixth above each note

• Building chords in thirds

• Using only the root and fifth

• Stacking notes in seconds

Why do musicians often omit certain notes in extended chords?

• To make the chord sound more dissonant

• To simplify the chord for beginners

• To make the chord easier to play on the piano

• To clean up the sound and reduce dissonance

In four-part harmony, which note is typically omitted in a 7th chord?

• The root

• The third

• The fifth

• The seventh

What is a common progression involving a 5-7 chord?

• 5-7 to 2

• 5-7 to 1

• 5-7 to 4

• 5-7 to 3

What is the effect of adding a chromatic 9th to a dominant chord in a major key?

• It simplifies the chord

• It adds a cheeky bit of color

• It removes the need for a 7th

• It makes the chord sound more consonant

When extending a dominant chord to a 13th, which notes are typically omitted?

• The root and the 7th

• The 11th and the 13th

• The 5th and the 9th

• The 3rd and the 5th

What is a secondary dominant?

• A chord that resolves to the tonic

• A dominant chord in a parallel key

• A temporary dominant chord in a different key

• A chord that omits the root

How can a 2-9 chord be altered to function as a secondary dominant?

• By raising the 3rd

• By lowering the 7th

• By adding a 5th

• By omitting the 9th

Which chord is most commonly extended in music?

• Chord 1

• Chord 7

• Chord 3

• Chord 5

What is the primary challenge when using extended chords in three-part harmony?

• Inability to use the 7th

• Difficulty in finding the root

• Lack of dissonance

• Too many notes to fit into three parts