Articles tagged with: "tempo"
Unlocking the Enigmatic Scale: A Comprehensive Guide
The Enigmatic Scale is not a general category of scales, but a specific seven-note scale created by Adolfo Crescentini in 1888. Famously used by Giuseppe Verdi, it offers a unique …
Rhythm Basics: The Pulse and Flow of Music
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...
Sus2 Chord: The Open and Airy Suspended Harmony
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, …
The Ultimate Guide to the I-V-vi-IV Progression
The I-V-vi-IV progression is arguably the most important chord sequence in modern popular music. It strikes a perfect balance between stability (I), tension (V), melancholy (vi), and uplift (IV). Its...
Major Ninth Interval: Bright Extensions in Modern Harmony
The major ninth interval is a compound interval spanning fourteen semitones, equivalent to an octave plus a major second. This bright, open-sounding interval is a cornerstone of modern harmony,...