Advanced - Non-Chord Tones Flashcards
The objective of "Non-Chord Tones" is to help you identify the different types of non-chord tones, how they are used and the theory behind their use. A non-chord tone is a note which is not part of the accompanying harmony. They may be diatonic or chromatic additions, usually used to smooth out a melodic line or to create a more interesting melody. Learn more with the Advanced Workbook - UltimateMusicTheory.com
Identify the non-chord tone - Approached by a step and left by a step in the same direction.
Passing tone (p)
Identify the non-chord tone - Approached by a step and left by a step in the opposite direction.
Neighbor tone (n)
Identify the non-chord tone - Approached by a step and left by two notes, one above and one below the chord tone.
Neighbor group (n.gr)
Identify the non-chord tone - Approached by a leap and left by a step.
Appoggiatura (app)
Identify the non-chord tone - Approached by a step and left by a leap in the opposite direction.
Escape tone (e)
Identify the non-chord tone - Approached by the same tone and left by a step down.
Suspension (s)
Identify the non-chord tone - Approached by the same tone and left by a step up.
Retardation (r)
Identify the non-chord tone - Approached by a step or leap and left by the same tone.
Anticipation (ant)
Identify the non-chord tone - Begins on a chord tone, sustaining the tone through another chord where it becomes a non-chord tone, until finally resolving to fit the harmony of the next chord.
Pedal point (ped)
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Anticipation (ant): Approached by a step or leap and left with the same tone.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Appoggiatura (app): Approached by a leap and left by a step.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Escape tone (e): Approached by a step and left by a leap in the opposite direction.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Neighbor tone (n): Approached by a step and left by a step in the opposite direction.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Neighbor group (n.gr): Approached by a step and left by two notes, one above and one below the chord tone.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Passing tone (p): Approached by a step and left by a step in the same direction.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Pedal point (ped): Begins on a chord tone, sustaining the tone through another chord where it becomes a non-chord tone, until finally resolving to fit the harmony of the next chord.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Retardation (r): Approached by the same tone and left by a step up.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Suspension (s): Approached by the same tone and left by a step down.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Passing tone (p): Approached by a step and left by a step in the same direction.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Neighbor tone (n): Approached by a step and left by a step in the opposite direction.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Neighbor group (n.gr): Approached by a step and left by two notes, one above and one below the chord tone.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Appoggiatura (app): Approached by a leap and left by a step.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Escape tone (e): Approached by a step and left by a leap in the opposite direction.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Suspension (s): Approached by the same tone and left by a step down.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Retardation (r): Approached by the same tone and left by a step up.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Anticipation (ant): Approached by a step or leap and left with the same tone.
Name and describe the non-chord tone.
Pedal point (ped): Begins on a chord tone, sustaining the tone through another chord where it becomes a non-chord tone, until finally resolving to fit the harmony of the next chord.
