Articles tagged with: "circle of fifths"
The iii-vi-ii-V Progression: Circle of Fifths in Motion
Master the sophisticated iii-vi-ii-V progression that demonstrates the power of the circle of fifths in creating smooth, flowing harmonic movement. Essential for understanding advanced harmony and voice leading.
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Unlocking Harmonic Journeys: A Guide to the Extended II-V Progression
Explore the Extended II-V, a powerful jazz harmony tool that chains chord progressions together to create compelling harmonic journeys. Learn its structure, see examples, and discover how jazz legends used …
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Rhythm Changes: The Foundation of Jazz Progression
Learn about Rhythm Changes, the fundamental jazz progression based on "I Got Rhythm" that serves as the harmonic foundation for countless jazz compositions and provides essential training for improvisation and …
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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, …
Common Chord Progressions: The Building Blocks of Musical Harmony
Chord progressions are the harmonic foundations that drive musical compositions across nearly all Western musical styles. This comprehensive guide explores the most common and influential chord progressions, from the classic …