Harmonic Analysis - Chromatic

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Introduction Basic Concepts Six Harmonic Principles Full Diatonic Partial Diatonic Internal Modulation Unresolved Chromatic Cycles Scale Selection Chord Substitution Common Progressions Common Harmonic Sequences Major and Minor Sale Charts Mode Charts Worksheets Conclusion

Example 2

Using the previous chord progression and the , the Roman numerals I bIII7 II bII7 would be applied.

Example 3

Using the previous chord progression and the , the Roman numerals III bIII7 II bII7 would be applied.

Chromatic chords are sometimes a result of using the Minor Third Substitution Principle to be covered in a later chapter.

Try these Chromatic Major chord progressions in various major keys.

NOTE: See the Secondary Dominant section of the Partial Diatonic chapter for information on Diminished chords.And, why they are not always Diminished chords.

Common Chromatic Chords

Common chromatic chords with their Enharmonic Equivalents .

♭II or ♯I

♭III or ♯I

♭V or ♯IV

♭VI or ♯V

♭VII or ♯VI

{{-- bII or #I bIII or #II bV or #IV bVI or #V bVII or #VI %>

Song Examples

Most folk, rock and blues songs remain in one key. Most Jazz and Pop standards will modulate to new key centers.

Jazz Classics