Articles tagged with: "altered dominant"

Altered Scale: The Ultimate Jazz Dominant Scale

Altered Scale: The Ultimate Jazz Dominant Scale

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Master the altered scale, the ultimate jazz dominant scale that contains all possible chord alterations. Learn its construction from melodic minor, applications in bebop and modern jazz, and techniques for …

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Minor 13th Chord

Unlocking the Secrets of the Minor 13th Chord

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Explore the fascinating world of the minor 13th chord! This article provides a comprehensive guide to its structure, function, and application in jazz and contemporary music. Learn through practical examples …

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Unlocking the Lydian Dominant (Lydian b7): A Comprehensive Guide

Unlocking the Lydian Dominant (Lydian b7): A Comprehensive Guide

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Explore the Lydian Dominant (Lydian b7) scale: its definition, application in composition and improvisation, and its unique sonic character. Discover its historical context and unlock new creative possibilities.

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Unlocking the Secrets of the 7#11 Chord

Unlocking the Secrets of the 7#11 Chord

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Explore the 7#11 chord: its definition, function in jazz and beyond, historical context, and practical applications for musicians. Learn to use this powerful alteration to enhance your compositions and improvisations.

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I-IV-V-I Chord Progression: The Foundation of Western Music

I-IV-V-I Chord Progression: The Foundation of Western Music

Published on 19 May, 2025

Explore the I-IV-V-I chord progression, the foundational harmonic sequence that underpins countless songs across genres. Learn how this progression creates musical movement and resolution, its historical significance, and practical applications …

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Altered Chords: Adding Color and Tension to Your Music

Altered Chords: Adding Color and Tension to Your Music

Published on 17 May, 2025

Altered chords add sophistication and tension to music through chromatic modifications of standard chord tones. This comprehensive guide explores their construction, common uses, and practical applications across genres, providing musicians …

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The Hendrix Chord - Exploring the Dominant 7#9

The Hendrix Chord - Exploring the Dominant 7#9

Published on 17 May, 2025

Discover the iconic Hendrix chord (dominant 7#9) - its structure, history, and practical applications in rock, blues, and beyond. Learn how this distinctive sound revolutionized guitar-based music.

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