Articles tagged with: "folk music"
Major Sixth Interval: The Open and Expansive Sound
The major sixth interval spans nine semitones and creates an open, expansive, and optimistic sound. This bright interval appears prominently in folk music, popular songs, and classical compositions, serving as …
Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony
The sus2 chord replaces the third of a major chord with the second scale degree, creating an open, ambiguous harmony that neither sounds major nor minor. This versatile chord adds …
Pentatonic Scales: Universal Simplicity and Expression
Pentatonic scales, with their five notes per octave, are part of the musical traditions of virtually all cultures. This article explores the two main variants—major and minor—analyzing their structure, sonority, …