Articles tagged with: "lydian chord"
The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord
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, …
The Major Eleventh Chord: A Dreamy and Complex Sound
This article explores the rich and sophisticated world of the major eleventh chord (Maj11) . We'll uncover its unique theoretical construction, explain its characteristic dreamy yet dissonant sound,...
What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music
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...
Modal Scales: Ancient Paths to Modern Expression
From the haunting sounds of medieval plainchant to the sophisticated improvisations of modern jazz and the driving riffs of rock, modal scales offer a rich palette of musical color. This …