Lesson 61 of 84 · Music Theory
⭐ 30 XPNeapolitan and Augmented Sixth Chords (Part 2)
Set theory in music analyzes atonal compositions by grouping pitches into sets and examining their relationships.
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Learn about neapolitan and augmented sixth chords (part 2): analyze a piece using roman numeral notation
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Set theory in music analyzes atonal compositions by grouping pitches into sets and examining their relationships.
Analyze a piece using Roman numeral notation
Identify form in a listening example
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What is a chord?
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Neapolitan and Augmented Sixth Chords (Part 2)
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