Articles tagged with: "m9 chord"

Dominant Ninth Chord: Adding Color to Dominant Harmony

Dominant Ninth Chord: Adding Color to Dominant Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The dominant ninth chord (9) is an extended harmony that adds sophistication and color to traditional dominant function chords. Built by adding a major ninth interval to a dominant seventh …

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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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Minor Ninth Chord: Unlocking Dark Sophistication in Your Harmony

Minor Ninth Chord: Unlocking Dark Sophistication in Your Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The minor ninth chord (m9) is a lush, five-note harmony that infuses the moody quality of a minor seventh chord with the expressive color of a major ninth. This unique …

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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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