Articles tagged with: "9 chord"

Dominant Ninth Chord: Adding Color to Dominant Harmony

Dominant Ninth Chord: Adding Color to Dominant Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The dominant ninth chord (9) is an extended harmony that adds sophistication and color to traditional dominant function chords. Built by adding a major ninth interval to a dominant seventh …

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Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The sus2 chord (suspended second) is a triad that replaces the defining third with a major second. This simple substitution removes the major or minor quality, creating a uniquely open, …

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The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord

The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

If there's one chord that acts as the engine of Western music, it's the dominant seventh. You've heard its tense, unresolved sound countless times in everything from Bach to blues, …

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Minor Ninth Chord: Unlocking Dark Sophistication in Your Harmony

Minor Ninth Chord: Unlocking Dark Sophistication in Your Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The minor ninth chord (m9) is a lush, five-note harmony that infuses the moody quality of a minor seventh chord with the expressive color of a major ninth. This unique …

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Minor Ninth Interval: Expanding Beyond the Octave

Minor Ninth Interval: Expanding Beyond the Octave

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The minor ninth interval is a compound interval spanning thirteen semitones, equivalent to an octave plus a minor second. This interval creates a distinctive sound that is both dissonant and...

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Altered Chords: Adding Color and Tension to Your Music

Altered Chords: Adding Color and Tension to Your Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Altered chords are a cornerstone of modern harmony, providing a rich palette of tension and release by chromatically modifying standard chord tones. This guide demystifies altered dominant chords,...

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Major Ninth Interval: Bright Extensions in Modern Harmony

Major Ninth Interval: Bright Extensions in Modern Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The major ninth interval is a compound interval spanning fourteen semitones, equivalent to an octave plus a major second. This bright, open-sounding interval is a cornerstone of modern harmony,...

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What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music

What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

A musical note is the fundamental building block of music, representing both a specific sound and a written symbol. Understanding its core properties—pitch, duration, dynamics, and timbre—is the...

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