Modulation using the Neapolitan Chord - Music Theory
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Date: 2022-03-28
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David
I'm intrigued by the beauty of the Neapolitan chord. It is a magical gateway to modulate between Keys, even between distant ones (such as Eb Major and B minor). What I wonder is, WHY does it work so well? I know it does work, but is there a simple reason or reasons why, other than the fact that the N6 chord is chromatic with respect to either the original or -target- Key? I'd appreciate any input anyone could give me on this. :)
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I'm intrigued by the beauty of the Neapolitan chord. It is a magical gateway to modulate between Keys, even between distant ones (such as Eb Major and B minor). What I wonder is, WHY does it work so well? I know it does work, but is there a simple reason or reasons why, other than the fact that the N6 chord is chromatic with respect to either the original or -target- Key? I'd appreciate any input anyone could give me on this. :)
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Lambda
A cool example of Neapolitan modulation is in Charles Ives' -Songs my mother taught me-.
It modulates from G major to B major using this progression: G - C - B.
The C pivot chord is an IV subdominant in G major but a Neapolitan in B major.
This is two bars after -another- modulation via a German augmented sixth!
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A cool example of Neapolitan modulation is in Charles Ives' -Songs my mother taught me-.
It modulates from G major to B major using this progression: G - C - B.
The C pivot chord is an IV subdominant in G major but a Neapolitan in B major.
This is two bars after -another- modulation via a German augmented sixth!
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Gawkie
thank you for this amazing video! i would like to ask a question
when using chromatic chords(neapolitan chord, chromatic mediant and others ) what notes or what scale does the melody play? does it remain on C major(using this video as an example) or does it play the notes of the chromatic chord? thank you
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thank you for this amazing video! i would like to ask a question
when using chromatic chords(neapolitan chord, chromatic mediant and others ) what notes or what scale does the melody play? does it remain on C major(using this video as an example) or does it play the notes of the chromatic chord? thank you
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Paul
I realised recently, listening to -Joy Division Oven Gloves- by Half Man Half Biscuit, that it employs a Neapolitan 6th in the refrain (as a variant on a IV - V - I progression). I've made a lot of people glaze over trying to share my excitement over this.
Thank you for your videos.
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I realised recently, listening to -Joy Division Oven Gloves- by Half Man Half Biscuit, that it employs a Neapolitan 6th in the refrain (as a variant on a IV - V - I progression). I've made a lot of people glaze over trying to share my excitement over this.
Thank you for your videos.
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David
Not sure if I get it, but as a guitar player : Would it be like playing the I anywhere and just pretending it's III (Emajor) instead of I for a little while? By considering C-NapolianDflat as E-F, being in the harmonic scale? Super instructive these video's! Thank you so much!
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Not sure if I get it, but as a guitar player : Would it be like playing the I anywhere and just pretending it's III (Emajor) instead of I for a little while? By considering C-NapolianDflat as E-F, being in the harmonic scale? Super instructive these video's! Thank you so much!
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Calvin
Thank you for providing a quantum leap in my understanding of more elements that help shape music composition. We all enjoy when you provide the beautiful aural examples demonstrating the techniques as well. Simply outstanding!
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Thank you for providing a quantum leap in my understanding of more elements that help shape music composition. We all enjoy when you provide the beautiful aural examples demonstrating the techniques as well. Simply outstanding!
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Eph-Jay
Aha!-I was about to comment about this! lol! Once of my students had a modulation problem and we found that introducing the N6 formed the perfect window to escape and go on a little journey to our distant key. Thank you!
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Aha!-I was about to comment about this! lol! Once of my students had a modulation problem and we found that introducing the N6 formed the perfect window to escape and go on a little journey to our distant key. Thank you!
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jamie
If one was to include the note -b- into the d flat major chord to make it a dominant 7th with the notes f and b wanting to pull towards the e and c in the c major triad, would that still be considered a Neapolitan chord?
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If one was to include the note -b- into the d flat major chord to make it a dominant 7th with the notes f and b wanting to pull towards the e and c in the c major triad, would that still be considered a Neapolitan chord?
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John
I loved that lecturette. Keep it up Gareth- you are clearly a very bright man and also have a nice avuncular manner. I lived in Naples. How come I never came across if there in say Forcella!
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I loved that lecturette. Keep it up Gareth- you are clearly a very bright man and also have a nice avuncular manner. I lived in Naples. How come I never came across if there in say Forcella!
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Merzmensch
Than you for this great explanation. I came to you from Dre Babinski (Steady Holiday), who mentioned it in her newsletter - and now I know what does Neapolitan Chord do. Wonderful!
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Than you for this great explanation. I came to you from Dre Babinski (Steady Holiday), who mentioned it in her newsletter - and now I know what does Neapolitan Chord do. Wonderful!
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