Articles tagged with: "giuseppe verdi"
Unlocking the Enigmatic Scale: A Comprehensive Guide
The Enigmatic Scale is not a general category of scales, but a specific seven-note scale created by Adolfo Crescentini in 1888. Famously used by Giuseppe Verdi, it offers a unique …
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A Guide to Dominant Modulation: Changing Keys Like a Pro
Dominant modulation is a cornerstone of Western music, providing a smooth and powerful way to change keys. This article demystifies this essential harmonic tool, exploring what it is, how it …
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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions
Secondary dominants are one of the most powerful tools in functional harmony, used to add color, tension, and forward momentum to chord progressions. By temporarily "tonicizing" chords other than the...
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