Articles tagged with: "major thirds"

Major Chords: The Building Blocks of Happy Music

Major Chords: The Building Blocks of Happy Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

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...

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Understanding the Major Third: The Building Block of Bright Harmony

Understanding the Major Third: The Building Block of Bright Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

This article delves into the major third, a fundamental musical interval that is the key to creating bright, happy-sounding harmony. We define the major third (an interval of four semitones), …

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Minor Sixth Interval: The Melancholic Beauty

Minor Sixth Interval: The Melancholic Beauty

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

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 …

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Augmented Chord: The Mysterious Symmetrical Harmony

Augmented Chord: The Mysterious Symmetrical Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The augmented chord, built by stacking two major thirds, is a perfectly symmetrical harmony that divides the octave into three equal parts. Its unique structure creates a sense of tension, …

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