Articles tagged with: "tempo"

Major Ninth Interval: Bright Extensions in Modern Harmony

Major Ninth Interval: Bright Extensions in Modern Harmony

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Discover the major ninth interval, a compound interval spanning fourteen semitones that creates bright, open harmonies. Learn its applications in jazz, pop, and contemporary music through add9 chords and extended …

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Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

The sus2 chord replaces the third of a major chord with the second scale degree, creating an open, ambiguous harmony that neither sounds major nor minor. This versatile chord adds …

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Rhythm Basics: The Pulse and Flow of Music

Rhythm Basics: The Pulse and Flow of Music

Published on 17 May, 2025

Rhythm is the fundamental organizing principle of time in music—the pattern of sounds and silences that gives music its energy, flow, and character. This comprehensive guide explores the essential elements …

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