Articles tagged with: "hitchcock chord"
Minor Major Seventh Chord: The Mysterious Harmony
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
The minor major seventh chord (mMaj7) is a unique and sophisticated four-note harmony that combines the melancholic quality of a minor triad with the bright tension of a major seventh. …
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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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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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