Articles tagged with: "half diminished chord"

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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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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 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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Half-Diminished Chord: The Sophisticated Minor Seventh Flat Five

Half-Diminished Chord: The Sophisticated Minor Seventh Flat Five

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Often called the Minor Seventh Flat Five (m7b5), the half-diminished chord is a cornerstone of musical sophistication. It masterfully balances the moody tension of a diminished triad with the smooth...

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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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