1:4 Neapolitan and Augmented 6th Chords Flashcards
What is the goal of the Neapolitan and Augmented sixth chord?
Reaching dominant tonality
What is the specific function of the Neapolitan 6th chord?
II, IV or V/V as they resolve to the dominant
What are the 4 variations on the Augmented 6th chord?
Italian:
German:
French:
Swiss:
Augmented 6th chords are commonly used as
pivot chords when establishing a modulation.
A chromatically altered harmonic substitution used from the classical era to modern day pop
Neapolitan and Augmented 6th chords
What function do Neapolitan and Augmented 6th chords have?
Subdominant
Which note should be doubled when voice leading the Neapolitan 6th in 4-part writing?
the bass of the chord while using contrary or oblique motion within the other voices
Augmented 6th chords are created using which alterations
flat 6 and sharp 4
What chord typically follows a root position Neapolitan chord?
a root position tonic chord
What symbol is used to identify Augmented 6th chords?
+6
How is the Neapolitan 6th chord identified?
N / N6 = major chord built on flat ii
What is the key function of the Neapolitan 6th chord?
creating smooth voice leading.
T/F
Neapolitan chords can be used in both major and minor keys, but occur most often in major tonality.
True for major and minor key
False for most often in major tomality
T/F
Augmented 6 chords can be used in both major and minor keys.
True
