Articles tagged with: "guitar"

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Mastering the Locrian Mode: The Complete Guide to Music's Darkest Scale

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

The Locrian mode is the seventh and final mode of the major scale, known for its unstable, dissonant quality. This article explores its construction, musical applications, and practical exercises to...

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Perfect Unison: The Fundamental Building Block of Music

Perfect Unison: The Fundamental Building Block of Music

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

The perfect unison is the most fundamental interval in music theory. It occurs when two notes of the same pitch are played simultaneously. This interval serves as the building block …

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Suspended Chords: A Guide to Creating Tension and Motion in Music

Suspended Chords: A Guide to Creating Tension and Motion in Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Suspended chords, or "sus" chords, are a vital tool for any songwriter, composer, or musician. By replacing the defining third of a chord with either a more neutral second (sus2) …

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Power Chords: The Foundation of Rock Music

Power Chords: The Foundation of Rock Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

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, …

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The Neapolitan Major Scale: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians

The Neapolitan Major Scale: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Neapolitan Major scale is a fascinating and somewhat exotic scale that offers a unique sound palette for composers and improvisers. This scale, also known as the Lydian Dominant scale, …

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The Blues Scale: The Sound of American Soul

The Blues Scale: The Sound of American Soul

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The blues scale is a fundamental musical tool that captures the expressive, soulful heart of the blues and has profoundly influenced countless genres, from jazz and soul to rock and …

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Mastering the Locrian Mode: The Darkest Scale in Music Theory

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Locrian mode is the seventh and final mode of the major scale, known for its dark, unstable, and dissonant sound. Often considered the "darkest" of the seven modes, it …

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The Hendrix Chord: Deconstructing the Dominant 7#9

The Hendrix Chord: Deconstructing the Dominant 7#9

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Unravel the mystery behind one of rock's most iconic sounds. From its jazz origins to its explosive impact in the hands of Jimi Hendrix, we'll explore the theory, application, and …

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Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The sus2 chord (suspended second) is a triad that replaces the defining third with a major second. This simple substitution removes the major or minor quality, creating a uniquely open, …

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Unlocking the Mysterious Sound of the Kumoi Scale

Unlocking the Mysterious Sound of the Kumoi Scale

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Kumoi scale is a captivating five-note (pentatonic) scale from Japan, known for its distinctively dark, mysterious, and evocative sound. This definitive guide delves into the scale's theoretical...

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Mastering the Minor 11th Chord: Theory and Application

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Minor 11th chord is a rich and complex extended chord that adds depth and color to musical compositions. This guide will explore its construction, historical context, and practical applications...

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Hungarian Minor Scale: Unlocking Exotic Colors in Your Music

Hungarian Minor Scale: Unlocking Exotic Colors in Your Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Step away from the familiar sounds of major and minor scales and venture into more evocative territory. The Hungarian Minor Scale, also known as the Gypsy Minor scale, is a …

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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 Major Pentatonic Scale: A Universal Key to Melody

The Major Pentatonic Scale: A Universal Key to Melody

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

This article is a comprehensive guide to the major pentatonic scale, a fundamental five-note scale that forms the melodic backbone of music across countless genres and cultures. Discover its simple...

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Mastering the Mixolydian Mode: From Theory to Practice

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Mixolydian mode is one of the seven musical modes derived from the major scale. It is often described as a major scale with a flattened seventh (♭7), giving it …

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Sus4 Chord: The Classic Suspended Harmony

Sus4 Chord: The Classic Suspended Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The sus4 chord (suspended fourth) is a triad where the third is replaced by a perfect fourth above the root. This creates a distinctive, open-sounding harmony with a strong tendency …

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The Bebop Dominant Scale: Unlocking the Language of Jazz

The Bebop Dominant Scale: Unlocking the Language of Jazz

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Bebop Dominant scale is an eight-note scale that adds a single chromatic passing tone to the standard Mixolydian mode. This addition is the key to creating the smooth, rhythmically …

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Modal Rock Progression: The Dark Power of i-bVII-bVI

Modal Rock Progression: The Dark Power of i-bVII-bVI

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The i-bVII-bVI progression is a cornerstone of rock harmony, creating a dark, epic, and mysterious atmosphere. Derived from the natural minor scale (Aeolian mode), this sequence avoids traditional...

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