Articles tagged with: "raised seventh"
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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#modulation
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The Harmonic Minor Scale: Mystery and Tension in Music
Published on 17 May, 2025
The harmonic minor scale is characterized by its raised seventh degree, creating a distinctive augmented second interval that produces an exotic, mysterious sound. This comprehensive guide explores the scale's structure, …
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