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Neapolitan sixth chords in a chord sequence
In this exercise, students are asked to invent a chord sequence that includes at least one Neapolitan sixth chord.
Assignment author
Tapio Lappalainen
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Basics
Group size
Minimum time required
Minimum time required
Goal and output
Pedagogical goal
Introducing students to Neapolitan sixth chords through exploration
Concrete output
A chord sequence created by the student, containing at least one Neapolitan sixth chord.
Work progress
• Explain the concept of Neapolitan sixth chords to students.
• Instruct students to begin by selecting a key and devising a chord sequence that only contains chords native to the key.
• Instruct students to add one or more Neapolitan sixth chords to the chord sequence.
Topics in the assignment
Musical elements
Musical structures and analysis
Playing an instrument & singing
Musical structures and analysis
Playing an instrument & singing
Listening
Notation & music terminology
Arranging & parts
Music technology
Notation & music terminology
Arranging & parts
Music technology
Improvisation & interaction
Styles & techniques
Imagination & other arts
Styles & techniques
Imagination & other arts
Tools
Detailed description of tools
You should use keyboards if this assignment is done in class.
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