Articles tagged with: "chord theory"
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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Minor Seventh Chord: The Sound of Cool
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
The minor seventh chord is a four-note chord built from a minor triad with an added minor seventh. Its sound is often described as smooth, melancholic, or sophisticated, creating a …
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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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