Articles tagged with: "fifth chord"

Power Chords: The Foundation of Rock Music
Often called the "building blocks of rock," power chords are the driving force behind the sound of rock, punk, and metal. This guide will teach you what power chords are, …

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, …

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...