Articles tagged with: "classical"
Sus4 Chord: The Classic Suspended Harmony
The sus4 chord replaces the third of a major chord with the fourth scale degree, creating a distinctive harmony with a strong pull toward resolution. This chord builds tension through …
Diminished Chord: The Mysterious and Unstable Harmony
The diminished chord, built from stacked minor thirds, creates one of music's most unstable and tension-filled harmonies. Used in classical music, jazz, and film scores, these mysterious chords excel at …
Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions
Secondary dominants are powerful harmonic tools that add color, tension, and forward momentum to chord progressions. By temporarily "tonicizing" non-tonic chords, secondary dominants create brief harmonic detours that enrich musical …
The Harmonic Minor Scale: Mystery and Tension in Music
The harmonic minor scale is characterized by its raised seventh degree, creating a distinctive augmented second interval that produces an exotic, mysterious sound. This comprehensive guide explores the scale's structure, …
The Melodic Minor Scale: A Versatile Tool for Musicians
The melodic minor scale is a versatile musical construct that traditionally features an ascending form with raised sixth and seventh degrees and a descending form identical to the natural minor …