Neapolitan Chord in “Enterprising Young Men” from Star Trek 2009

Neapolitan chords are a popular way to add some chromatic harmony flavor to your (most-often) minor chord progressions. They convey a sense of hopeful melancholy, as they are built off of a lowered 2nd scale step. That means that they have this darker feel to them than chords built from a regular 2nd scale step …

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Chopin’s Waltz in A♭ Major, Op. 69 No. 1: Interpretation and Analysis

Chopin Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 69 No. 1: Analysis and Interpretation

The Chopin Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 69 No. 1, is one of his most remembered works. The piece contains both a compelling backstory and haunting musical content. This post provides a brief history of how this waltz came to be a marker of a depressing moment in Chopin’s life and then interpretive performance suggestions …

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5 Popular Chord Progressions and How to Use Them

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E G♯ m C♯ m A

1 Progression, 3 Ways

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C♯ m G♯ m B E

1 Progression, 8 Ways3

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A♯dim C♯m F♯ B

1 Progression, 3 Ways

Free

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A♭ E♭m G♭ D♭

1 Progression, 4 Ways

Free

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C♯ m Bm E A

1 Progression, 3 Ways

Free

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Am Em F C

1 Progression, 8 Ways

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Am Em F C

1 Progression, 8 Ways

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