Articles tagged with: "chordprogressions"

The Major Scale: The Foundation of Western Music

The Major Scale: The Foundation of Western Music

The major scale is the most fundamental scale in Western music. It's a seven-note diatonic scale that forms the basis for countless melodies, harmonies, and musical compositions across all genres....

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The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord

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, …

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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

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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