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The Major Scale: The Foundation of Western Music

The Major Scale: The Foundation of Western Music

The major scale is the most fundamental scale in Western music. It's a seven-note diatonic scale that forms the basis for countless melodies, harmonies, and musical compositions across all genres....

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The Andalusian Cadence (Am-G-F-E): A Complete Guide to This Iconic Progression

The Andalusian Cadence (Am-G-F-E): A Complete Guide to This Iconic Progression

The Andalusian Cadence is a descending chord progression typically written as Am-G-F-E in modern notation. This four-chord sequence creates a distinctive melancholic yet powerful sound that has been...

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The Neapolitan Major Scale: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians

The Neapolitan Major Scale: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians

The Neapolitan Major scale is a fascinating and somewhat exotic scale that offers a unique sound palette for composers and improvisers. This scale, also known as the Lydian Dominant scale, …

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The Perfect Octave: A Fundamental Interval in Music

The Perfect Octave: A Fundamental Interval in Music

The perfect octave is one of the most fundamental intervals in music theory. It is the distance between two notes where the higher note has exactly double the frequency of …

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