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Music Technology II (SCP) 812
Neapolitan Chord and Augmented Sixth Chords
TIME FRAME: On Going
GRADE: 9-12
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01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC
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What is a Neapolitan Chord? How does it function in a composition?
What is an Augmented Sixth Chord? What are the different types of Augmented Sixth Chords? How do they function in a composition?
This is the final element of composition covered in this class. Not all classes will get to this point. Those classes that have a real grasp on musical structure and function will be able to move to this point. The Neapolitan and Augmented Sixth chords are meant to add flavor to the compositions. Students should be allowed to experiment with these types of chords in previously written compositions before attempting to write a new composition.
The student will:
*Analyze music containing neapolitan and augmented sixth chords
*Compose neapolitan and augmented sixth chords
*demonstrate an understanding of neapolitan and augmented sixth chords in their compositions
The students will use Neapolitan and Augmented Sixth chords in their compositions.
The students will be assessed in this unit via:
*Class participation
*written work
*compositions