Articles tagged with: "funk chords"

Musical Intervals: The Building Blocks of Music

Musical Intervals: The Building Blocks of Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Musical intervals are the distances in pitch between any two notes, serving as the fundamental element upon which melody, harmony, and scales are constructed. A strong understanding of intervals is...

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The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord

The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

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, …

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American Note Names (A-G): The Foundation of Music Theory

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Music is a universal language, and like any language, it starts with the basics. In Western music, the foundation is built on the American note names (A-G). These seven letters …

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The Dominant Eleventh Chord: A Guide to Its Sound, Soul, and Function

The Dominant Eleventh Chord: A Guide to Its Sound, Soul, and Function

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

This article demystifies the dominant eleventh chord (V11), a sophisticated harmony that defines the sound of modern jazz, funk, and gospel. We explore its theoretical construction, the crucial...

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What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music

What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

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...

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