Articles tagged with: "sus2 chord"

Suspended Chords: A Guide to Creating Tension and Motion in Music

Suspended Chords: A Guide to Creating Tension and Motion in Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Suspended chords, or "sus" chords, are a vital tool for any songwriter, composer, or musician. By replacing the defining third of a chord with either a more neutral second (sus2) …

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Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The sus2 chord (suspended second) is a triad that replaces the defining third with a major second. This simple substitution removes the major or minor quality, creating a uniquely open, …

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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 Second Interval: The Foundation of Melodic Movement

Major Second Interval: The Foundation of Melodic Movement

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The major second, also known as a whole step, is the foundational interval for melodic motion in Western music. Spanning two semitones, it forms the basis of scales, creates smooth …

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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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