How to use Neapolitan Chords in Minor Keys - Music Composition

The video tutorial explores the use of Neapolitan chords in minor keys, focusing on their formation, application, and resolution. It explains how these chromatic chords function within a key, particularly in C minor, and provides examples of chord progressions. The tutorial also discusses the importance of approach and resolution chords, offering various strategies and examples to achieve smooth transitions in compositions.

What is the primary characteristic of Neapolitan chords?

• They are diminished chords.

• They are diatonic chords.

• They are chromatic chords.

• They are always major chords.

How is a Neapolitan chord formed in a minor key?

• By raising the root of chord 2.

• By lowering the root of chord 2.

• By raising the fifth of chord 2.

• By lowering the third of chord 2.

What is a common use of Neapolitan chords in terms of inversion?

• Root position

• Third inversion

• Second inversion

• First inversion

Which chord is typically used after a Neapolitan chord for a smoother progression?

• Chord 5

• Chord 3

• Chord 7

• Chord 6

What is an effective approach chord to a Neapolitan chord?

• Chord 3

• Chord 1

• Chord 7

• Chord 5

Why is chord 2B preferred over chord 2 in root position as an approach to Neapolitan?

• It avoids false relations.

• It is easier to play.

• It sounds more dissonant.

• It is a major chord.

Why is chord 3 not a good approach to a Neapolitan chord?

• It is an augmented chord.

• It is a minor chord.

• It is a diminished chord.

• It is a major chord.

What is a challenge when using chord 5 as an approach to Neapolitan?

• It is too consonant.

• It creates false relations.

• It creates consecutive octaves.

• It is too dissonant.

What is a benefit of using chord 6 as an approach to Neapolitan?

• It has no common notes.

• It is always in second inversion.

• It has a common note with Neapolitan.

• It is always in root position.

What is the historical significance of Neapolitan chords?

• They were used to create moments of surprise in operas.

• They were used to avoid dissonance.

• They were used to simplify compositions.

• They were used to create harmony.