Articles tagged with: "chord formulas"
The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord
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, …
Mastering the Minor 11th Chord: Theory and Application
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...
Mastering the Classic Rock I-IV-V Chord Progression
This article explores mastering the classic rock i-iv-v chord progression, covering its fundamental concepts, practical applications, and musical examples.
Mastering the Half Diminished Chord: Construction, Applications, and Exercises
A half diminished chord, also known as a minor seventh flat five (m7♭5), is a four-note chord consisting of:
The Essential Guide to the vi-IV-I-V Chord Progression in Alternative Rock
The vi-IV-I-V chord progression is one of the most recognizable and widely used progressions in alternative rock and popular music. In the key of C major, this progression would be: …
What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music
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...