Distingushing Between Chromatic Harmonies

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Section 21.6 Distingushing Between Chromatic Harmonies

The following table provides a brief synopsis of what to look for when analyzing chromatic harmonies.

Table 21.6.1. Distingushing Between Chromatic Harmonies

Chromatic Chord Type	What to look for	Chord Labels
Secondary Dominant	QUALITY—M triad or Mm7	V/, V7/
Secondary Diminished	QUALITY— $^{\circ}$ , $^{\circ}^{7}$ , $^{ø}^{7}$	${vii}^{\circ}$ /, ${vii}^{ø}^{7}$ /, ${vii}^{\circ}^{7}$ /
Mode Mixture	ACCIDENTALS—lowered notes	${ii}^{\circ}$ , ${ii}^{ø}^{7}$ , $iv$ , ${vii}^{\circ}^{7}$ , ♭ $VI$ , etc.
Neapolitan	♭II	N
Augmented Sixth Chord	$^{\circ}$ 3 interval	${It}^{+ 6}$ , ${Fr}^{+ 6}$ , ${Ger}^{+ 6}$ , ${EnGer}^{+ 6}$

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