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 are extended chords and how do they differ from basic diatonic chords?

Explain the process of building extended chords in the key of C major.

What is the significance of the 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th in extended chords?

How does the addition of more thirds to a chord affect its sound?

Discuss the challenges of using extended chords in three-part harmony.

What are some common progressions involving 7th chords?

What are the best practices for resolving extended chords in four-part harmony?

How can chromatic alterations be applied to extended chords?

What is a secondary dominant and how is it related to extended chords?

Describe the role of the 5th in extended chords and when it can be omitted.