Articles tagged with: "scale degrees"

Unlocking the Dorian b2: A Deep Dive into the "Phrygian Dorian" Mode

Unlocking the Dorian b2: A Deep Dive into the "Phrygian Dorian" Mode

Often called "Phrygian Dorian" or, more commonly, Dorian b2, this mode offers a captivating blend of dark tension and bright resolution. As the second mode of the Melodic Minor scale, …

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Understanding the Major Third: The Building Block of Bright Harmony

Understanding the Major Third: The Building Block of Bright Harmony

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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