Using Neapolitan Chords

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Using Neapolitan Chords

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In the previous lessons, we learned how to construct Neapolitan chords. In this

lesson, we will learn how to use them.
Although root position and second inversion Neapolitans exist, first inversion is
normally used.

In this inversion, the Neapolitan is called a Neapolitan sixth.

Notice that the Neapolitan sixth's bass note is the same as a first inversion
) or a root position (or ).

(or

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For this reason, it often substitutes for these chords. Hence, it primarily functions
as a predominant.

Consider this example.

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We can replace the

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chord with a Neapolitan sixth.

Next, consider this example.

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This time, we will replace the

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with a Neapolitan sixth.

Use this chart to reference the Neapolitan chord's usage.

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