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Half-Diminished Chord: The Sophisticated Minor Seventh Flat Five

Half-Diminished Chord: The Sophisticated Minor Seventh Flat Five

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Discover the half-diminished chord (m7♭5), the sophisticated balance between tension and stability. Essential for jazz ii-V-i progressions and classical harmony, this chord adds depth without overwhelming complexity.

#half-diminishedchord #m7b5 #jazzharmony #ii-V-iprogression #Locrianmode #sophisticatedharmony
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ii-V-I Progression

ii-V-I Progression

Published on 25 May, 2025

Master the ii-V-I progression - the cornerstone of jazz harmony that creates compelling tension and resolution through its perfect voice leading and harmonic function.

#ii-V-Iprogression #jazzharmony #chordprogression #dominantfunction #voiceleading #resolution
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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions

Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions

Published on 17 May, 2025

Secondary dominants are powerful harmonic tools that add color, tension, and forward momentum to chord progressions. By temporarily "tonicizing" non-tonic chords, secondary dominants create brief harmonic detours that enrich musical …

#secondarydominants #tonicization #chordprogressions #functionalharmony #dominant-tonicrelationship #V/V #V/ii #alteredchords #modulation #jazzharmony #classicalharmony
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Common Chord Progressions: The Building Blocks of Musical Harmony

Common Chord Progressions: The Building Blocks of Musical Harmony

Published on 17 May, 2025

Chord progressions are the harmonic foundations that drive musical compositions across nearly all Western musical styles. This comprehensive guide explores the most common and influential chord progressions, from the classic …

#chordprogressions #harmony #cadences #I-IV-V #ii-V-I #circleoffifths #chordsequences #functionalharmony #diatonicchords
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