Chromatic Mediants Explained

The lesson begins by explaining chromatic mediants and their use in modern music, including their definition and significance. Diatonic mediants are notes a third apart within the same key, while chromatic mediants are a third apart from different keys. Example: C major and E major. Each major or minor key has six chromatic mediant chords, identified by their root notes being a major or minor third apart and not diatonic to the key. Chromatic mediants explained and popularized in classical and romantic music for creating color and emotion. In modern music, they are used in genres like gospel as passing chords and in film scores. Chromatic mediants are used for common-tone modulation and in neo-soul progressions, contributing to modern sounds through extensions and complex chord voicings. ✅ Need help with chord theory? Download Our Free PDF "7 Steps To Naming Any Chord," Click Here: https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/7-steps-to-naming-any-chord/ ✅ Want to improve your gospel piano skills? Join us for FREE at https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/. RELATED TUTORIALS: ▶️ Learn more about Dominant Chromatic Passing Chords: https://youtu.be/DoztGqEvXQA ▶️ Learn more about gospel passing chords: https://youtu.be/qdWBOFW2xDA 🎹 TUTORIAL GEAR: Audio-Technica ATH-M60X: https://amzn.to/3KIWrLW Focusrite Scarlett USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3QI4Y5r YAMAHA MG06X 6-Input Compact Stereo Mixer: https://amzn.to/3OGNEv9 Mio 1-in 1-out USB to MIDI Interface: https://amzn.to/3QCB42B USB-A to USB-B 2.0 Cable for Midi: https://amzn.to/3YBLzF8 Yamaha FC4A Sustain Pedal: https://amzn.to/45c3apE Audio-Technica PRO 70 Microphone: https://amzn.to/47uGmTX K&M Keyboard Bench: https://amzn.to/3qBRCgE Nord Stage 3 88-Key Fully-Weighted: https://amzn.to/45yP2Xh LET'S STAY CONNECTED: My website - https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Pianolessonwithwarren/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piano_lesson_with_warren/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@piano_lesson_with_warren Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Lesson Overview 03:00 Understanding Diatonic Mediant and Submediant 06:35 Exploring Chromatic Mediant Relationships 09:28 Chromatic Mediant in Classical Music 10:08 Chromatic Mediant in Modern Music and Gospel 11:59 Using Chromatic Mediant for Modulation 14:12 Neo-Soul Progressions with Chromatic Mediant 16:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts