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.

Chromatic Harmony is essential!  No matter what style of music you are making.

Essential Chromatic Harmony - Free Mini Lessons

From foundational concepts to advanced applications, check out some of our free music lessons below which include videos and pdfs:

Tchaikovsky's Chord Progressions

Chromatic Harmony Tutorial: Tchaikovsky's Orchestral 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
Concert Hall Galaxy 7ths and Extensions

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

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 Chains Example

Chromatic Harmony & Pivot Chain Sequences

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
Harmonic Build Ups

Tchaikovsky-Style Harmonic Buildups

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

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