Articles tagged with: "chord analysis"
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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Unlocking the Maj7#5 Chord: A Deep Dive into its Sound and Application
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
The Maj7#5 chord is a paradox: simultaneously floating and tense, beautiful and unsettling. This article explores its unique sonic qualities, from its theoretical construction as an augmented triad...
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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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#frequency
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