Articles tagged with: "seventh chords"

Dominant Seventh Chord

Dominant Seventh Chord

Published on 25 May, 2025

Explore the dominant seventh chord - the tension-filled four-note chord built on the fifth scale degree that drives harmonic motion and creates powerful resolutions in music.

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Secondary Dominants: Adding Color and Direction to Chord Progressions

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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Understanding Musical Chords: The Building Blocks of Harmony

Understanding Musical Chords: The Building Blocks of Harmony

Published on 17 May, 2025

Chords are the fundamental building blocks of harmony in Western music. This comprehensive guide explores chord construction, types, functions, and applications across musical genres. From basic triads to complex extended …

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