Articles tagged with: "inversion"
Understanding Musical Chords: The Building Blocks of Harmony
Chords are the fundamental building blocks of harmony in Western music. This comprehensive guide explores chord construction, types, functions, and applications across musical genres. From basic...
Major Chords: The Building Blocks of Happy Music
Major chords are the bedrock of Western music, creating the bright, resolved, and "happy" sounds that power countless songs across every genre. This definitive guide breaks down their theoretical...
Major Sixth Interval: The Open and Expansive Sound
The major sixth is a powerfully expressive musical interval spanning nine semitones. Known for its open, uplifting, and optimistic sound, it's a cornerstone of melody and harmony in genres from …
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 …
Minor Sixth Interval: The Melancholic Beauty
In the rich tapestry of musical intervals, the minor sixth holds a special place. It possesses a powerful emotional duality: a sound of profound sadness and longing, yet one that …
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...