Articles tagged with: "add9 chords"
The 6/9 Chord: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Construction and Usage
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Mastering the 6/9 Chord: Theory, Application, and Musical Examples
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Musical Intervals: The Building Blocks of Music
Musical intervals are the distances in pitch between any two notes, serving as the fundamental element upon which melody, harmony, and scales are constructed. A strong understanding of intervals is...
Dominant Ninth Chord: Adding Color to Dominant Harmony
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 …
Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony
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, …
The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord
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, …
American Note Names (A-G): The Foundation of Music Theory
Music is a universal language, and like any language, it starts with the basics. In Western music, the foundation is built on the American note names (A-G). These seven letters …
The Minor Pentatonic Scale: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
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Major Ninth Interval: Bright Extensions in Modern Harmony
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,...
What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music
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...