MusicalBasics TV | Stravinsky's Petrushka Chord Is Absolutely Amazing (Full Overview And Exploration) @MusicalBasicsTV | Uploaded March 2023 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
In this video I explore the Petrushka chord, its construction & variations, and how one might use it in a composition or improvisation.

The Petrushka chord is a distinctive harmonic device used in Igor Stravinsky's ballet, "Petrushka," first performed in 1911. It is a combination of two major triads that are a tritone apart. In the context of the ballet, the Petrushka chord is most prominently featured in the scene where the main character, Petrushka, comes to life. The chord reflects the tension, dissonance, and angularity of Petrushka's character and emotions. It also contributes to the overall modern, innovative, and groundbreaking nature of Stravinsky's score for the ballet.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:43 1 - Building the chord
1:50 2 - The inversions
2:30 3 - Related chords
3:14 4 - Dissecting the chord
3:59 5 - Variations
6:42 6 - Metaphorical analysis
7:28 7 - Petrushka chord in different keys
10:05 8 - Improvisation
15:54 Conclusion