How to Recognize Written Chords in Sheet Music - Music Theory
TLDRThis video explains how to identify chords in the key of F-sharp minor. It first establishes that we're in F-sharp minor based on the key signature. It then goes through 10 example chords, analyzing each one to determine if it's a diatonic triad, an extended chord with a 7th, etc. Some use chromatic notes outside the key for color. Concepts covered include triad construction, Roman numeral analysis, inversions, extended chords, Neapolitan and augmented 6th chords. The goal is to develop chord identification skills and push harmonic understanding further.
Takeaways
- 😀 Knowing the key signature is important for identifying chords
- 👂 Listen for clues like E-sharps to indicate F-sharp minor key
- 🎹 Constructing the harmonic minor scale helps find basic triads
- 🔢 Roman numerals indicate triads built on scale degrees
- 🎼 Notes of a triad can be spread out, focus on the 3 notes
- ♾️ Extended chords add 7ths, 9ths, etc. to basic triads
- 🎛 Inversions have different chord tones in the bass
- 🔭 Chromatic chords use unexpected notes for color
- 😖 Diminished & augmented chords built on 7th scale degree
- 🧮 Identify patterns like minor 3rds in diminished 7ths
Q & A
What is the key that the chords are played in?
-The key is F-sharp minor which has 3 sharps.
Why is it important to know the key when identifying chords?
-If you try to name the chords in the wrong key, you will get incorrect chord names that don't make sense.
What scale should you use as reference when constructing triads in a minor key?
-You should use the harmonic minor scale as reference when constructing triads in a minor key.
What does an added 7th note indicate about a chord?
-An added 7th note indicates that the chord has been extended, usually referring to it as a 7th chord.
How can you identify if a chord is in an inverted position?
-If the bass note is not the root of the chord but rather the 3rd or 5th, the chord is in an inverted first or second inversion position.
What are some examples of chromatic chords that were used?
-The Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords introduced notes outside of the key to add color and surprise.
What interval pattern identifies a diminished 7th chord?
-A diminished 7th chord is identified by a pattern of minor 3rds stacked between each interval.
What notes make up an augmented 6th chord?
-An augmented 6th chord contains the 6th scale degree in the bass, an augmented 6th above that, and the tonic in the middle.
What chord inversion was the IV chord in?
-The IV chord was in first inversion because the 3rd of the chord was in the bass.
What made the French augmented 6th chord different than the Italian?
-The French augmented 6th chord adds an augmented 4th above the bass while the Italian only has the augmented 6th and tonic.
Outlines
🎵 Introduction to the Chord Identification Game
This segment introduces the concept of identifying chords within a specific key, emphasizing the importance of understanding whether the music is in A major or F-sharp minor, based on the presence of three sharps. It highlights that recognizing the key is crucial for accurately naming chords and understanding their relationship within the key. The speaker suggests pausing the video to attempt identifying ten chords as an exercise before proceeding with explanations, stressing that the chords, while not part of a progression, all belong to the same key. The advice includes writing out the F-sharp harmonic minor scale and constructing basic triads to aid in chord identification.
🎹 Analyzing the First Five Chords
This part delves into the specifics of identifying the first five chords presented in the exercise, using the key of F-sharp minor. The speaker methodically breaks down the notes of each chord, demonstrating how to classify them based on their composition and position in the scale. The discussion covers the identification of basic triads, chord inversions, and the introduction of extended chords, specifically a seventh chord. Key takeaways include how to determine a chord's numeral based on its scale degree and the application of Roman numerals for naming chords.
🎶 Advanced Chord Analysis and Inversions
Focusing on more complex chord structures, this section explains how to identify chords with four different notes, suggesting these may be extended chords like seventh chords. The analysis includes examples of a second inversion chord and a first inversion seventh chord, using the notes and their positions relative to the scale of F-sharp minor. The speaker provides insights into understanding chord inversions and the significance of the bass note in determining the chord's inversion, emphasizing practical examples to illustrate these concepts.
🔍 Exploring Chromatic and Augmented Chords
The final part of the script introduces advanced concepts of chromatic chords and augmented sixth chords, detailing how these chords use notes outside of the key to add color and surprise to music. The discussion includes examples of a Neapolitan chord, diminished seventh chord, and French augmented sixth chord, explaining their construction and function within the key of F-sharp minor. The speaker encourages viewers to explore these complex chords further through additional resources, concluding with encouragement for viewers' progress in identifying the chords presented in the exercise.
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Keywords
💡Chords
💡Keys
💡Inversions
💡Extended chords
💡Chromatic chords
💡Harmonic minor scale
💡Roman numerals
💡Triads
💡Diataonic chords
💡Diminshed seventh
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