Articles tagged with: "augmented 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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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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Augmented Chord: The Mysterious Symmetrical Harmony
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
The augmented chord, built by stacking two major thirds, is a perfectly symmetrical harmony that divides the octave into three equal parts. Its unique structure creates a sense of tension, …
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