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Dominant Seventh Chord

Dominant Seventh Chord

Published on 25 May, 2025

Explore the dominant seventh chord - the tension-filled four-note chord built on the fifth scale degree that drives harmonic motion and creates powerful resolutions in music.

#dominantseventh #chord #harmony #tension #resolution #V7 #tritone #cadence
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I-IV-V-I Chord Progression: The Foundation of Western Music

I-IV-V-I Chord Progression: The Foundation of Western Music

Published on 19 May, 2025

Explore the I-IV-V-I chord progression, the foundational harmonic sequence that underpins countless songs across genres. Learn how this progression creates musical movement and resolution, its historical significance, and practical applications …

#chordprogression #harmony #tonic #subdominant #dominant #cadence #popularmusic #Westernharmony #functionalharmony #I-IV-V-I
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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions

Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions

Published on 17 May, 2025

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 …

#secondarydominants #tonicization #chordprogressions #functionalharmony #dominant-tonicrelationship #V/V #V/ii #alteredchords #modulation #jazzharmony #classicalharmony
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