Learn Chromatic Harmony Techniques and Progressions

Chromatic Harmony: Complete Music Theory Guide & Tutorials

Master advanced chromatic harmony techniques, from romantic era progressions to modern jazz applications. Explore our comprehensive guides, video tutorials, and practical examples for composers and producers.

Dive into the world of chromatic harmony through our carefully curated collection of music theory resources. Whether you're composing classical compositions, film scoring, or modern production, these tutorials will help you master:

Classical Techniques

Explore romantic era chromatic harmony from masters like Tchaikovsky, Chopin, and Wagner

Modern Applications

Apply chromatic harmony techniques to contemporary music production and film scoring

Practical Analysis

Study real musical examples and learn to incorporate these techniques in your own work

Essential Chromatic Harmony Learning Paths

From foundational concepts to advanced applications, explore our structured learning paths below

Chromatic Harmony Tutorial: Tchaikovsky's Orchestral Chord Progressions

Tchaikovsky's Chord Progressions

Explore chromatic harmony techniques through the lens of Tchaikovsky's orchestral compositions

  • Scales & Chord Progressions
  • Melody Writing
  • Harmonic Analysis
Creating Chromatic Chordal Runs

Chromatic Harmony: Adding 7ths & Extensions to Progressions | Music Theory Guide

Concert Hall Galaxy 7ths and Extensions

Enhance simple chromatic harmony progressions using seventh chords and extensions.

  • Scales & Chord Progressions
  • Melody Writing
  • Harmonic Analysis
Chromatic Harmony: Adding 7ths & Extensions to Progressions

Chromatic Harmony & Pivot Chain Sequences

Chromatic Harmony Chains Example

Explore how to create and utilize sequential modulations

  • Use basic progressions to understand secondary dominants
  • Using V Chord as a Pivot Point
  • Develop Impressive Sounding Runs
Pivot Chain Sequences

Tchaikovsky-Style Harmonic Buildups

Harmonic Build Ups

Master the art of creating dramatic tension through sophisticated Late Romantic era techniques

  • Create powerful harmonic tension using pedal points
  • Learn horizontal vs vertical thinking in composition
  • FREE Orchestral Reduction
Learn Dramatic Buildups