Articles tagged with: "chord construction"
Understanding the Major Thirteenth Interval
Explore the major thirteenth interval: its definition, classification, examples, historical context, and practical applications in music composition and jazz harmony.
Minor Major Seventh Chord: The Mysterious Harmony
Explore the mysterious and sophisticated minor major seventh chord (mMaj7), a unique harmony that combines a minor triad with a major seventh interval, creating an intriguing sound used extensively in …
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Perfect Fifth Interval: The Pillar of Musical Harmony
The perfect fifth interval spans seven semitones and represents one of the most fundamental consonant intervals in Western music. With its 3:2 frequency ratio and central role in chord construction, …
Dominant Seventh Chord
Explore the dominant seventh chord - the tension-filled four-note chord built on the fifth scale degree that drives harmonic motion and creates powerful resolutions in music.
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Perfect Fifth
The perfect fifth is the most stable consonant interval spanning seven semitones, forming the foundation of tonal harmony and chord construction in Western music.
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