Articles tagged with: "chord construction"

Minor Major Seventh Chord: The Mysterious Harmony

Minor Major Seventh Chord: The Mysterious Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The minor major seventh chord (mMaj7) is a unique and sophisticated four-note harmony that combines the melancholic quality of a minor triad with the bright tension of a major seventh. …

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Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The sus2 chord (suspended second) is a triad that replaces the defining third with a major second. This simple substitution removes the major or minor quality, creating a uniquely open, …

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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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Mastering the Minor 11th Chord: Theory and Application

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Minor 11th chord is a rich and complex extended chord that adds depth and color to musical compositions. This guide will explore its construction, historical context, and practical applications...

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The Perfect Fifth: Music's Strongest Interval

The Perfect Fifth: Music's Strongest Interval

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The perfect fifth is arguably the most important musical interval after the octave. Spanning seven semitones, its pure, stable sound makes it the bedrock of harmony in Western music and …

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Understanding the Major Thirteenth Interval

Understanding the Major Thirteenth Interval

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The major thirteenth is a compound interval that adds a sophisticated, airy, and often dreamy quality to music. Extending beyond a single octave, it is a cornerstone of advanced harmony, …

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Perfect Fifth Interval: The Pillar of Musical Harmony

Perfect Fifth Interval: The Pillar of Musical Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The perfect fifth interval, spanning seven semitones, is arguably the most important harmonic interval in Western music after the octave. Its pure, stable sound comes from a simple acoustic ratio...

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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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