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Using Neapolitan Chords Learn how a Neapolitan chord in first inversion is commonly used.

Triads in Second Inversion Learn how second inversion triads are commonly used in chord progressions .

Triads in First Inversion Learn how first inversion triads are commonly used in chord progressions .

Phrases and Cadences Learn about musical phrases and the different types of cadences.

Nonharmonic Tones Learn about the different types of nonharmonic tones.

Composing with Minor Scales Learn how the natural and harmonic minor scales combine.

Diatonic Seventh Chords Learn about the diatonic seventh chords of major and minor scales.

More Seventh Chords Learn about three additional types of seventh chords used in popular music and jazz.

Seventh Chords Learn about the five types of seventh chords.

Introduction to Chords Learn about the four types of triads.

Generic Intervals Learn how two notes are measured on the staff.

Key Signatures Learn about key signatures and the special ordering of accidentals.

Scale Degrees Learn the special names for each note of a scale.

The Minor Scales Learn how to construct the three different types of minor scales.

The Major Scale Learn how to construct the major scale.

Steps and Accidentals Learn about half steps, whole steps, and the different types of accidentals.

Dots and Ties Learn how dots and ties modify the duration of notes.

Rest Duration Learn about the different types of rest.

Measures and Time Signature Learn about measures and how many notes each can contain.

Note Duration Learn about five types of notes and how flags affect note duration.

The Staff, Clefs, and Ledger Lines Learn about the staff, treble and bass clefs, and ledger lines.

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