Articles tagged with: "miles davis"
Exploring Modal Jazz: The Genius of "So What"
Published on 14 Jun, 2025
Explore the revolutionary world of modal jazz through its most iconic example, Miles Davis's "So What." This article breaks down its simple yet profound structure, introduces the key figures behind …
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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 …
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