Articles tagged with: "sixth chord"

The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord

The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

If there's one chord that acts as the engine of Western music, it's the dominant seventh. You've heard its tense, unresolved sound countless times in everything from Bach to blues, …

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Major Sixth Interval: The Open and Expansive Sound

Major Sixth Interval: The Open and Expansive Sound

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The major sixth is a powerfully expressive musical interval spanning nine semitones. Known for its open, uplifting, and optimistic sound, it's a cornerstone of melody and harmony in genres from …

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Unlocking the Diminished Sixth: A Guide to Its Tense Beauty

Unlocking the Diminished Sixth: A Guide to Its Tense Beauty

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Dive into the world of the diminished sixth, a fascinating and highly expressive musical interval. This article demystifies its tense sound, explains its unique theoretical properties (including its...

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What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music

What is a Musical Note? Understanding the Building Blocks of Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

A musical note is the fundamental building block of music, representing both a specific sound and a written symbol. Understanding its core properties—pitch, duration, dynamics, and timbre—is the...

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