Articles tagged with: "augmented sixth chords"

Unlocking the Drama: A Complete Guide to Augmented Sixth Chords

Unlocking the Drama: A Complete Guide to Augmented Sixth Chords

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Dive deep into the world of Augmented Sixth chords, the secret ingredient for musical drama and tension. This comprehensive guide breaks down the three main types—Italian, French, and German—with...

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Musical Intervals: The Building Blocks of Music

Musical Intervals: The Building Blocks of Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

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...

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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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Major Sixth Interval: The Open and Expansive Sound

Major Sixth Interval: The Open and Expansive Sound

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The major sixth is a powerfully expressive musical interval spanning nine semitones. Known for its open, uplifting, and optimistic sound, it's a cornerstone of melody and harmony in genres from …

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Unlocking the Diminished Sixth: A Guide to Its Tense Beauty

Unlocking the Diminished Sixth: A Guide to Its Tense Beauty

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Dive into the world of the diminished sixth, a fascinating and highly expressive musical interval. This article demystifies its tense sound, explains its unique theoretical properties (including its...

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American Note Names (A-G): The Foundation of Music Theory

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

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 …

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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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